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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,949.60, 1,495,424.40 and 332,101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,949.60, 1,495,424.40 and 332,101.60 is: 498,152.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,949.60 : 1,495,424.40 = 332,101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,949.60/1,495,424.40 = 332,101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,949.60x = 1,495,424.40 × 332,101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,949.60x = 496,632,835,919.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,632,835,919.04/996,949.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,152.40

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