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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,468, 1,490,424.12 and 362,381.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,468, 1,490,424.12 and 362,381.79 is: 543,653.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,468 : 1,490,424.12 = 362,381.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,468/1,490,424.12 = 362,381.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,468x = 1,490,424.12 × 362,381.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,468x = 540,102,560,464.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,102,560,464.78/993,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,653.71

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