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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,893.52, 1,494,970.92 and 357,097.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,893.52, 1,494,970.92 and 357,097.60 is: 535,514.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,893.52 : 1,494,970.92 = 357,097.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,893.52/1,494,970.92 = 357,097.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,893.52x = 1,494,970.92 × 357,097.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,893.52x = 533,850,527,601.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,850,527,601.79/996,893.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,514.09

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