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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,175.20, 1,489,762.80 and 394,279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,175.20, 1,489,762.80 and 394,279.20 is: 591,418.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,175.20 : 1,489,762.80 = 394,279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,175.20/1,489,762.80 = 394,279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,175.20x = 1,489,762.80 × 394,279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,175.20x = 587,382,484,973.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,382,484,973.76/993,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,418.80

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