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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,492.60, 1,494,738.90 and 365,324.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,492.60, 1,494,738.90 and 365,324.40 is: 547,986.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,492.60 : 1,494,738.90 = 365,324.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,492.60/1,494,738.90 = 365,324.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,492.60x = 1,494,738.90 × 365,324.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,492.60x = 546,064,591,799.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,064,591,799.16/996,492.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,986.60

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