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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,852.69, 1,495,240.14 and 332,004.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,852.69, 1,495,240.14 and 332,004.69 is: 497,994.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,852.69 : 1,495,240.14 = 332,004.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,852.69/1,495,240.14 = 332,004.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,852.69x = 1,495,240.14 × 332,004.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,852.69x = 496,426,739,156.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,426,739,156.26/996,852.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,994.08

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