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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,868.36, 1,495,302.40 and 550,427.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,868.36, 1,495,302.40 and 550,427.86 is: 825,641.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,868.36 : 1,495,302.40 = 550,427.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,868.36/1,495,302.40 = 550,427.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,868.36x = 1,495,302.40 × 550,427.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,868.36x = 823,056,100,084.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,056,100,084.86/996,868.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,641.71

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