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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,161.70, 1,489,742.55 and 328,313.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,161.70, 1,489,742.55 and 328,313.70 is: 492,470.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,161.70 : 1,489,742.55 = 328,313.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,161.70/1,489,742.55 = 328,313.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,161.70x = 1,489,742.55 × 328,313.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,161.70x = 489,102,888,637.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,102,888,637.94/993,161.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,470.55

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