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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,496.60, 1,494,744.90 and 365,328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,496.60, 1,494,744.90 and 365,328.40 is: 547,992.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,496.60 : 1,494,744.90 = 365,328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,496.60/1,494,744.90 = 365,328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,496.60x = 1,494,744.90 × 365,328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,496.60x = 546,072,762,725.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,072,762,725.16/996,496.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,992.60

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