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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,949.60, 1,491,313.20 and 362,927.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,949.60, 1,491,313.20 and 362,927.20 is: 544,532.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,949.60 : 1,491,313.20 = 362,927.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,949.60/1,491,313.20 = 362,927.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,949.60x = 1,491,313.20 × 362,927.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,949.60x = 541,238,123,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,238,123,999.04/993,949.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,532.77

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