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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990,300.78, 1,486,003 and 534,882.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990,300.78, 1,486,003 and 534,882.84 is: 802,622.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990,300.78 : 1,486,003 = 534,882.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990,300.78/1,486,003 = 534,882.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990,300.78x = 1,486,003 × 534,882.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990,300.78x = 794,837,504,888.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,837,504,888.52/990,300.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,622.32

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