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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,166.40, 1,493,730.46 and 356,223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,166.40, 1,493,730.46 and 356,223.44 is: 534,149.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,166.40 : 1,493,730.46 = 356,223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,166.40/1,493,730.46 = 356,223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,166.40x = 1,493,730.46 × 356,223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,166.40x = 532,101,802,893.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,101,802,893.98/996,166.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,149.52

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