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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990,381.27, 1,485,670.32 and 359,344.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990,381.27, 1,485,670.32 and 359,344.29 is: 539,052.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990,381.27 : 1,485,670.32 = 359,344.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990,381.27/1,485,670.32 = 359,344.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990,381.27x = 1,485,670.32 × 359,344.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990,381.27x = 533,867,146,314.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,867,146,314.47/990,381.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,052.14

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