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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,225.04, 1,488,332.01 and 361,138.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,225.04, 1,488,332.01 and 361,138.83 is: 541,706.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,225.04 : 1,488,332.01 = 361,138.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,225.04/1,488,332.01 = 361,138.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,225.04x = 1,488,332.01 × 361,138.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,225.04x = 537,494,480,742.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,494,480,742.95/992,225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,706.22

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