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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,166.09, 1,486,978.36 and 351,435.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,166.09, 1,486,978.36 and 351,435.92 is: 527,235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,166.09 : 1,486,978.36 = 351,435.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,166.09/1,486,978.36 = 351,435.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,166.09x = 1,486,978.36 × 351,435.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,166.09x = 522,577,599,653.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,577,599,653.21/991,166.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,235.15

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