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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,786.96, 1,494,291.24 and 365,554.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,786.96, 1,494,291.24 and 365,554.32 is: 548,005.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,786.96 : 1,494,291.24 = 365,554.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,786.96/1,494,291.24 = 365,554.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,786.96x = 1,494,291.24 × 365,554.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,786.96x = 546,244,618,120.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,244,618,120.16/996,786.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,005.38

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