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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,891.52, 1,494,967.92 and 357,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,891.52, 1,494,967.92 and 357,095.60 is: 535,511.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,891.52 : 1,494,967.92 = 357,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,891.52/1,494,967.92 = 357,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,891.52x = 1,494,967.92 × 357,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,891.52x = 533,846,466,373.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,846,466,373.15/996,891.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,511.09

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