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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,535.16, 1,488,661.86 and 318,529.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,535.16, 1,488,661.86 and 318,529.12 is: 477,748.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,535.16 : 1,488,661.86 = 318,529.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,535.16/1,488,661.86 = 318,529.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,535.16x = 1,488,661.86 × 318,529.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,535.16x = 474,182,152,243.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,182,152,243.36/992,535.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,748.47

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