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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,345.30, 1,489,473.63 and 393,699.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,345.30, 1,489,473.63 and 393,699.06 is: 590,332.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,345.30 : 1,489,473.63 = 393,699.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,345.30/1,489,473.63 = 393,699.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,345.30x = 1,489,473.63 × 393,699.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,345.30x = 586,404,368,025.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,404,368,025.79/993,345.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,332.86

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