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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990,046.20, 1,485,069.30 and 492,382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990,046.20, 1,485,069.30 and 492,382.20 is: 738,573.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990,046.20 : 1,485,069.30 = 492,382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990,046.20/1,485,069.30 = 492,382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990,046.20x = 1,485,069.30 × 492,382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990,046.20x = 731,221,689,086.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,221,689,086.46/990,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,573.30

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