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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,533.28, 1,487,288.04 and 360,441.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,533.28, 1,487,288.04 and 360,441.76 is: 540,658.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,533.28 : 1,487,288.04 = 360,441.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,533.28/1,487,288.04 = 360,441.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,533.28x = 1,487,288.04 × 360,441.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,533.28x = 536,080,718,764.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,080,718,764.55/991,533.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,658.32

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