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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,947.20, 1,495,129.20 and 357,176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,947.20, 1,495,129.20 and 357,176.80 is: 535,660.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,947.20 : 1,495,129.20 = 357,176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,947.20/1,495,129.20 = 357,176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,947.20x = 1,495,129.20 × 357,176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,947.20x = 534,025,463,242.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,025,463,242.56/996,947.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,660.73

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