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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,896.52, 1,494,975.42 and 357,100.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,896.52, 1,494,975.42 and 357,100.60 is: 535,518.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,896.52 : 1,494,975.42 = 357,100.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,896.52/1,494,975.42 = 357,100.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,896.52x = 1,494,975.42 × 357,100.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,896.52x = 533,856,619,467.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,856,619,467.25/996,896.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,518.59

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