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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,824.34, 1,495,257.75 and 357,169.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,824.34, 1,495,257.75 and 357,169.86 is: 535,762.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,824.34 : 1,495,257.75 = 357,169.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,824.34/1,495,257.75 = 357,169.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,824.34x = 1,495,257.75 × 357,169.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,824.34x = 534,061,001,231.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,061,001,231.42/996,824.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,762.40

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