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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,226.04, 1,488,333.50 and 361,139.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,226.04, 1,488,333.50 and 361,139.84 is: 541,707.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,226.04 : 1,488,333.50 = 361,139.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,226.04/1,488,333.50 = 361,139.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,226.04x = 1,488,333.50 × 361,139.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,226.04x = 537,496,522,056.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,496,522,056.64/992,226.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,707.74

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