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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,686.20, 1,494,737.70 and 356,915.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,686.20, 1,494,737.70 and 356,915.80 is: 535,269.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,686.20 : 1,494,737.70 = 356,915.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,686.20/1,494,737.70 = 356,915.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,686.20x = 1,494,737.70 × 356,915.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,686.20x = 533,495,501,985.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,495,501,985.66/996,686.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,269.28

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