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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,726.74, 1,495,111.30 and 357,072.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,726.74, 1,495,111.30 and 357,072.10 is: 535,615.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,726.74 : 1,495,111.30 = 357,072.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,726.74/1,495,111.30 = 357,072.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,726.74x = 1,495,111.30 × 357,072.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,726.74x = 533,862,526,994.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,862,526,994.27/996,726.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,615.74

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