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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,934.92, 1,491,140.70 and 320,079.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,934.92, 1,491,140.70 and 320,079.72 is: 480,196.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,934.92 : 1,491,140.70 = 320,079.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,934.92/1,491,140.70 = 320,079.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,934.92x = 1,491,140.70 × 320,079.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,934.92x = 477,283,897,736.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,283,897,736.60/993,934.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,196.33

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