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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,053.28, 1,489,577.64 and 361,709.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,053.28, 1,489,577.64 and 361,709.04 is: 542,562.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,053.28 : 1,489,577.64 = 361,709.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,053.28/1,489,577.64 = 361,709.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,053.28x = 1,489,577.64 × 361,709.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,053.28x = 538,793,698,169.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,793,698,169.87/993,053.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,562.73

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