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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,670.20, 1,494,713.70 and 356,899.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,670.20, 1,494,713.70 and 356,899.80 is: 535,245.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,670.20 : 1,494,713.70 = 356,899.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,670.20/1,494,713.70 = 356,899.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,670.20x = 1,494,713.70 × 356,899.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,670.20x = 533,463,020,587.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,463,020,587.26/996,670.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,245.28

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