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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,222.04, 1,488,327.51 and 361,135.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,222.04, 1,488,327.51 and 361,135.83 is: 541,701.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,222.04 : 1,488,327.51 = 361,135.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,222.04/1,488,327.51 = 361,135.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,222.04x = 1,488,327.51 × 361,135.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,222.04x = 537,488,390,635.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,488,390,635.68/992,222.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,701.72

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