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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,746.40, 1,490,643.99 and 362,660.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,746.40, 1,490,643.99 and 362,660.10 is: 543,999.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,746.40 : 1,490,643.99 = 362,660.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,746.40/1,490,643.99 = 362,660.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,746.40x = 1,490,643.99 × 362,660.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,746.40x = 540,597,098,477.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,597,098,477.80/993,746.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,999.05

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