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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,824.18, 1,495,163.98 and 389,498.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,824.18, 1,495,163.98 and 389,498.33 is: 584,219.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,824.18 : 1,495,163.98 = 389,498.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,824.18/1,495,163.98 = 389,498.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,824.18x = 1,495,163.98 × 389,498.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,824.18x = 582,363,876,050.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,363,876,050.32/996,824.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,219.25

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