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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,865.11, 1,495,297.53 and 550,424.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,865.11, 1,495,297.53 and 550,424.61 is: 825,636.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,865.11 : 1,495,297.53 = 550,424.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,865.11/1,495,297.53 = 550,424.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,865.11x = 1,495,297.53 × 550,424.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,865.11x = 823,048,559,784.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,048,559,784.21/996,865.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,636.84

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