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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,090.80, 1,486,636.20 and 360,025.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,090.80, 1,486,636.20 and 360,025.20 is: 540,037.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,090.80 : 1,486,636.20 = 360,025.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,090.80/1,486,636.20 = 360,025.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,090.80x = 1,486,636.20 × 360,025.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,090.80x = 535,226,495,232.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,226,495,232.24/991,090.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,037.80

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