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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,337.20, 1,490,005.80 and 593,772.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,337.20, 1,490,005.80 and 593,772.30 is: 890,658.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,337.20 : 1,490,005.80 = 593,772.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,337.20/1,490,005.80 = 593,772.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,337.20x = 1,490,005.80 × 593,772.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,337.20x = 884,724,170,879.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,724,170,879.34/993,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890,658.45

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