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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,535.50, 1,488,300.24 and 423,828.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,535.50, 1,488,300.24 and 423,828.02 is: 635,527.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,535.50 : 1,488,300.24 = 423,828.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,535.50/1,488,300.24 = 423,828.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,535.50x = 1,488,300.24 × 423,828.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,535.50x = 630,783,343,884.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,783,343,884.73/992,535.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,527.24

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