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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,512.70, 1,494,477.45 and 356,742.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,512.70, 1,494,477.45 and 356,742.30 is: 535,009.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,512.70 : 1,494,477.45 = 356,742.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,512.70/1,494,477.45 = 356,742.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,512.70x = 1,494,477.45 × 356,742.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,512.70x = 533,143,322,811.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,143,322,811.14/996,512.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,009.06

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