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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,926.60, 1,495,389.90 and 332,078.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,926.60, 1,495,389.90 and 332,078.60 is: 498,117.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,926.60 : 1,495,389.90 = 332,078.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,926.60/1,495,389.90 = 332,078.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,926.60x = 1,495,389.90 × 332,078.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,926.60x = 496,586,984,446.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,586,984,446.14/996,926.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,117.90

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