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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,985.10, 1,495,477.65 and 332,137.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,985.10, 1,495,477.65 and 332,137.10 is: 498,205.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,985.10 : 1,495,477.65 = 332,137.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,985.10/1,495,477.65 = 332,137.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,985.10x = 1,495,477.65 × 332,137.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,985.10x = 496,703,609,785.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,703,609,785.82/996,985.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,205.65

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