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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,126.36, 1,493,670.74 and 356,183.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,126.36, 1,493,670.74 and 356,183.43 is: 534,089.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,126.36 : 1,493,670.74 = 356,183.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,126.36/1,493,670.74 = 356,183.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,126.36x = 1,493,670.74 × 356,183.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,126.36x = 532,020,765,682.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,020,765,682.92/996,126.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,089.64

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