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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990,048.65, 1,485,060.41 and 316,121.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990,048.65, 1,485,060.41 and 316,121.40 is: 474,178.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990,048.65 : 1,485,060.41 = 316,121.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990,048.65/1,485,060.41 = 316,121.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990,048.65x = 1,485,060.41 × 316,121.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990,048.65x = 469,459,374,313.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,459,374,313.17/990,048.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,178.09

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