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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,468.21, 1,490,424.50 and 362,382.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,468.21, 1,490,424.50 and 362,382.02 is: 543,654.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,468.21 : 1,490,424.50 = 362,382.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,468.21/1,490,424.50 = 362,382.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,468.21x = 1,490,424.50 × 362,382.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,468.21x = 540,103,040,010.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,103,040,010.41/993,468.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,654.08

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