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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,032.32, 1,492,548 and 363,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,032.32, 1,492,548 and 363,601.60 is: 545,402.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,032.32 : 1,492,548 = 363,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,032.32/1,492,548 = 363,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,032.32x = 1,492,548 × 363,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,032.32x = 542,692,840,876.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,692,840,876.80/995,032.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,402.22

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