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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,678.36, 1,495,129.32 and 365,590.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,678.36, 1,495,129.32 and 365,590.35 is: 548,426.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,678.36 : 1,495,129.32 = 365,590.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,678.36/1,495,129.32 = 365,590.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,678.36x = 1,495,129.32 × 365,590.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,678.36x = 546,604,851,394.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,604,851,394.06/996,678.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,426.53

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