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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990,446.28, 1,486,259.64 and 359,409.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990,446.28, 1,486,259.64 and 359,409.30 is: 539,328.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990,446.28 : 1,486,259.64 = 359,409.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990,446.28/1,486,259.64 = 359,409.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990,446.28x = 1,486,259.64 × 359,409.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990,446.28x = 534,175,536,830.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,175,536,830.65/990,446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,328.13

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