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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,049.28, 1,489,571.64 and 361,705.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,049.28, 1,489,571.64 and 361,705.04 is: 542,556.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,049.28 : 1,489,571.64 = 361,705.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,049.28/1,489,571.64 = 361,705.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,049.28x = 1,489,571.64 × 361,705.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,049.28x = 538,785,569,629.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,785,569,629.07/993,049.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,556.73

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