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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,677.27, 1,490,540.40 and 362,590.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,677.27, 1,490,540.40 and 362,590.88 is: 543,895.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,677.27 : 1,490,540.40 = 362,590.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,677.27/1,490,540.40 = 362,590.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,677.27x = 1,490,540.40 × 362,590.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,677.27x = 540,456,347,858.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,456,347,858.85/993,677.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,895.25

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