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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,008.60, 1,488,596.10 and 360,986.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,008.60, 1,488,596.10 and 360,986.20 is: 541,691.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,008.60 : 1,488,596.10 = 360,986.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,008.60/1,488,596.10 = 360,986.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,008.60x = 1,488,596.10 × 360,986.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,008.60x = 537,362,649,473.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,362,649,473.82/992,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,691.52

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