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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,925.60, 1,495,388.40 and 332,077.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,925.60, 1,495,388.40 and 332,077.60 is: 498,116.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,925.60 : 1,495,388.40 = 332,077.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,925.60/1,495,388.40 = 332,077.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,925.60x = 1,495,388.40 × 332,077.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,925.60x = 496,584,990,939.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,584,990,939.84/996,925.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,116.40

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