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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,938.60, 1,495,407.90 and 332,090.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,938.60, 1,495,407.90 and 332,090.60 is: 498,135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,938.60 : 1,495,407.90 = 332,090.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,938.60/1,495,407.90 = 332,090.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,938.60x = 1,495,407.90 × 332,090.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,938.60x = 496,610,906,755.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,610,906,755.74/996,938.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,135.90

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