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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,866.61, 1,495,299.78 and 550,426.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,866.61, 1,495,299.78 and 550,426.11 is: 825,639.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,866.61 : 1,495,299.78 = 550,426.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,866.61/1,495,299.78 = 550,426.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,866.61x = 1,495,299.78 × 550,426.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,866.61x = 823,052,041,189.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,052,041,189.26/996,866.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,639.09

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