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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,903.56, 1,494,985.92 and 357,107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,903.56, 1,494,985.92 and 357,107.60 is: 535,529.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,903.56 : 1,494,985.92 = 357,107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,903.56/1,494,985.92 = 357,107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,903.56x = 1,494,985.92 × 357,107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,903.56x = 533,870,833,924.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,870,833,924.99/996,903.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,529.07

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