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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,810.90, 1,495,237.53 and 357,156.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,810.90, 1,495,237.53 and 357,156.30 is: 535,742.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,810.90 : 1,495,237.53 = 357,156.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,810.90/1,495,237.53 = 357,156.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,810.90x = 1,495,237.53 × 357,156.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,810.90x = 534,033,503,835.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,033,503,835.94/996,810.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,742.04

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