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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,213, 1,490,052.78 and 328,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,213, 1,490,052.78 and 328,365 is: 492,624.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,213 : 1,490,052.78 = 328,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,213/1,490,052.78 = 328,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,213x = 1,490,052.78 × 328,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,213x = 489,281,181,104.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,281,181,104.70/993,213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,624.62

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