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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,863.19, 1,495,255.89 and 332,015.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,863.19, 1,495,255.89 and 332,015.19 is: 498,009.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,863.19 : 1,495,255.89 = 332,015.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,863.19/1,495,255.89 = 332,015.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,863.19x = 1,495,255.89 × 332,015.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,863.19x = 496,447,668,416.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,447,668,416.97/996,863.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,009.83

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