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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,136.20, 1,489,704.30 and 328,288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,136.20, 1,489,704.30 and 328,288.20 is: 492,432.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,136.20 : 1,489,704.30 = 328,288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,136.20/1,489,704.30 = 328,288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,136.20x = 1,489,704.30 × 328,288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,136.20x = 489,052,343,179.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,052,343,179.26/993,136.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,432.30

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