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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,972.60, 1,495,458.90 and 365,804.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,972.60, 1,495,458.90 and 365,804.40 is: 548,706.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,972.60 : 1,495,458.90 = 365,804.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,972.60/1,495,458.90 = 365,804.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,972.60x = 1,495,458.90 × 365,804.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,972.60x = 547,045,445,639.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,045,445,639.16/996,972.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,706.60

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