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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,618.89, 1,495,051.65 and 356,991.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,618.89, 1,495,051.65 and 356,991.26 is: 535,531.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,618.89 : 1,495,051.65 = 356,991.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,618.89/1,495,051.65 = 356,991.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,618.89x = 1,495,051.65 × 356,991.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,618.89x = 533,720,364,823.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,720,364,823.32/996,618.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,531.06

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