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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,048.20, 1,493,165.10 and 364,809.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,048.20, 1,493,165.10 and 364,809.80 is: 546,882.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,048.20 : 1,493,165.10 = 364,809.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,048.20/1,493,165.10 = 364,809.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,048.20x = 1,493,165.10 × 364,809.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,048.20x = 544,721,261,497.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,721,261,497.98/996,048.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,882.43

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