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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,565.35, 1,494,871.11 and 356,912.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,565.35, 1,494,871.11 and 356,912.94 is: 535,377.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,565.35 : 1,494,871.11 = 356,912.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,565.35/1,494,871.11 = 356,912.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,565.35x = 1,494,871.11 × 356,912.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,565.35x = 533,538,842,791.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,538,842,791.16/996,565.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,377.68

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