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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,678.27, 1,490,541.90 and 362,591.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,678.27, 1,490,541.90 and 362,591.88 is: 543,896.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,678.27 : 1,490,541.90 = 362,591.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,678.27/1,490,541.90 = 362,591.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,678.27x = 1,490,541.90 × 362,591.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,678.27x = 540,458,389,739.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,458,389,739.77/993,678.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,896.76

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