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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,165.40, 1,493,728.98 and 356,222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,165.40, 1,493,728.98 and 356,222.44 is: 534,148.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,165.40 : 1,493,728.98 = 356,222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,165.40/1,493,728.98 = 356,222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,165.40x = 1,493,728.98 × 356,222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,165.40x = 532,099,781,954.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,099,781,954.31/996,165.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,148.03

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