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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,007.56, 1,488,910.86 and 445,800.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,007.56, 1,488,910.86 and 445,800.72 is: 668,431.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,007.56 : 1,488,910.86 = 445,800.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,007.56/1,488,910.86 = 445,800.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,007.56x = 1,488,910.86 × 445,800.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,007.56x = 663,757,533,403.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,757,533,403.82/993,007.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,431.50

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