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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,985.40, 1,495,478.10 and 365,817.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,985.40, 1,495,478.10 and 365,817.20 is: 548,725.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,985.40 : 1,495,478.10 = 365,817.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,985.40/1,495,478.10 = 365,817.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,985.40x = 1,495,478.10 × 365,817.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,985.40x = 547,071,611,203.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,071,611,203.32/996,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,725.80

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