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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,945.60, 1,495,418.40 and 332,097.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,945.60, 1,495,418.40 and 332,097.60 is: 498,146.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,945.60 : 1,495,418.40 = 332,097.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,945.60/1,495,418.40 = 332,097.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,945.60x = 1,495,418.40 × 332,097.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,945.60x = 496,624,861,635.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,624,861,635.84/996,945.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,146.40

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