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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,821.80, 1,490,732.70 and 328,973.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,821.80, 1,490,732.70 and 328,973.80 is: 493,460.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,821.80 : 1,490,732.70 = 328,973.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,821.80/1,490,732.70 = 328,973.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,821.80x = 1,490,732.70 × 328,973.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,821.80x = 490,412,001,103.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,412,001,103.26/993,821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,460.70

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