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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,528.96, 1,493,904.60 and 365,295.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,528.96, 1,493,904.60 and 365,295.42 is: 547,617.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,528.96 : 1,493,904.60 = 365,295.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,528.96/1,493,904.60 = 365,295.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,528.96x = 1,493,904.60 × 365,295.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,528.96x = 545,716,508,296.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,716,508,296.93/996,528.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,617.31

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