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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,926.10, 1,495,389.15 and 332,078.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,926.10, 1,495,389.15 and 332,078.10 is: 498,117.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,926.10 : 1,495,389.15 = 332,078.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,926.10/1,495,389.15 = 332,078.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,926.10x = 1,495,389.15 × 332,078.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,926.10x = 496,585,987,692.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,585,987,692.62/996,926.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,117.15

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