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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,214, 1,490,054.28 and 328,366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,214, 1,490,054.28 and 328,366 is: 492,626.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,214 : 1,490,054.28 = 328,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,214/1,490,054.28 = 328,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,214x = 1,490,054.28 × 328,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,214x = 489,283,163,706.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,283,163,706.48/993,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,626.12

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