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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,987.10, 1,495,480.65 and 332,139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,987.10, 1,495,480.65 and 332,139.10 is: 498,208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,987.10 : 1,495,480.65 = 332,139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,987.10/1,495,480.65 = 332,139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,987.10x = 1,495,480.65 × 332,139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,987.10x = 496,707,597,158.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,707,597,158.42/996,987.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,208.65

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