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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,785.60, 1,488,067.20 and 360,763.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,785.60, 1,488,067.20 and 360,763.20 is: 541,286.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,785.60 : 1,488,067.20 = 360,763.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,785.60/1,488,067.20 = 360,763.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,785.60x = 1,488,067.20 × 360,763.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,785.60x = 536,839,884,887.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,839,884,887.04/991,785.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,286.23

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