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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,277.20, 1,489,915.80 and 394,381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,277.20, 1,489,915.80 and 394,381.20 is: 591,571.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,277.20 : 1,489,915.80 = 394,381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,277.20/1,489,915.80 = 394,381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,277.20x = 1,489,915.80 × 394,381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,277.20x = 587,594,781,102.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,594,781,102.96/993,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,571.80

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