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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,096.12, 1,493,256.36 and 364,862.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,096.12, 1,493,256.36 and 364,862.16 is: 546,968.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,096.12 : 1,493,256.36 = 364,862.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,096.12/1,493,256.36 = 364,862.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,096.12x = 1,493,256.36 × 364,862.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,096.12x = 544,832,740,943.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,832,740,943.34/996,096.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,968.04

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