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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,075.20, 1,489,612.80 and 328,227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,075.20, 1,489,612.80 and 328,227.20 is: 492,340.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,075.20 : 1,489,612.80 = 328,227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,075.20/1,489,612.80 = 328,227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,075.20x = 1,489,612.80 × 328,227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,075.20x = 488,931,438,428.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,931,438,428.16/993,075.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,340.80

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