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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,867.36, 1,495,300.91 and 550,426.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,867.36, 1,495,300.91 and 550,426.86 is: 825,640.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,867.36 : 1,495,300.91 = 550,426.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,867.36/1,495,300.91 = 550,426.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,867.36x = 1,495,300.91 × 550,426.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,867.36x = 823,053,781,894.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,053,781,894.31/996,867.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,640.22

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