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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,005.80, 1,488,008.70 and 360,940.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,005.80, 1,488,008.70 and 360,940.20 is: 541,410.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,005.80 : 1,488,008.70 = 360,940.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,005.80/1,488,008.70 = 360,940.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,005.80x = 1,488,008.70 × 360,940.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,005.80x = 537,082,157,779.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,082,157,779.74/992,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,410.30

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