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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,828.64, 1,488,376.56 and 360,682.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,828.64, 1,488,376.56 and 360,682.40 is: 541,254.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,828.64 : 1,488,376.56 = 360,682.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,828.64/1,488,376.56 = 360,682.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,828.64x = 1,488,376.56 × 360,682.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,828.64x = 536,831,229,764.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,831,229,764.54/991,828.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,254.01

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