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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,863.61, 1,495,295.28 and 550,423.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,863.61, 1,495,295.28 and 550,423.11 is: 825,634.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,863.61 : 1,495,295.28 = 550,423.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,863.61/1,495,295.28 = 550,423.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,863.61x = 1,495,295.28 × 550,423.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,863.61x = 823,045,078,385.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,045,078,385.92/996,863.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,634.59

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