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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,867.11, 1,495,300.53 and 550,426.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,867.11, 1,495,300.53 and 550,426.61 is: 825,639.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,867.11 : 1,495,300.53 = 550,426.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,867.11/1,495,300.53 = 550,426.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,867.11x = 1,495,300.53 × 550,426.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,867.11x = 823,053,201,659.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,053,201,659.10/996,867.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,639.84

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