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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,462, 1,490,415.12 and 362,375.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,462, 1,490,415.12 and 362,375.79 is: 543,644.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,462 : 1,490,415.12 = 362,375.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,462/1,490,415.12 = 362,375.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,462x = 1,490,415.12 × 362,375.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,462x = 540,090,356,537.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,090,356,537.95/993,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,644.71

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