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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,003.80, 1,488,005.70 and 360,938.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,003.80, 1,488,005.70 and 360,938.20 is: 541,407.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,003.80 : 1,488,005.70 = 360,938.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,003.80/1,488,005.70 = 360,938.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,003.80x = 1,488,005.70 × 360,938.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,003.80x = 537,078,098,947.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,078,098,947.74/992,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,407.30

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