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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,673.20, 1,494,718.20 and 356,902.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,673.20, 1,494,718.20 and 356,902.80 is: 535,249.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,673.20 : 1,494,718.20 = 356,902.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,673.20/1,494,718.20 = 356,902.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,673.20x = 1,494,718.20 × 356,902.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,673.20x = 533,469,110,790.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,469,110,790.96/996,673.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,249.78

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