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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,065.32, 1,489,405.74 and 385,852.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,065.32, 1,489,405.74 and 385,852.60 is: 578,704.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,065.32 : 1,489,405.74 = 385,852.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,065.32/1,489,405.74 = 385,852.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,065.32x = 1,489,405.74 × 385,852.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,065.32x = 574,691,077,233.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,691,077,233.92/993,065.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,704.21

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