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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,448.42, 1,490,394.85 and 362,362.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,448.42, 1,490,394.85 and 362,362.23 is: 543,624.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,448.42 : 1,490,394.85 = 362,362.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,448.42/1,490,394.85 = 362,362.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,448.42x = 1,490,394.85 × 362,362.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,448.42x = 540,062,798,606.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,062,798,606.43/993,448.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,624.40

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