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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,091.80, 1,486,637.70 and 360,026.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,091.80, 1,486,637.70 and 360,026.20 is: 540,039.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,091.80 : 1,486,637.70 = 360,026.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,091.80/1,486,637.70 = 360,026.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,091.80x = 1,486,637.70 × 360,026.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,091.80x = 535,228,521,907.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,228,521,907.74/991,091.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,039.30

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