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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,302.80, 1,492,954.20 and 364,280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,302.80, 1,492,954.20 and 364,280.40 is: 546,420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,302.80 : 1,492,954.20 = 364,280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,302.80/1,492,954.20 = 364,280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,302.80x = 1,492,954.20 × 364,280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,302.80x = 543,853,953,157.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,853,953,157.68/995,302.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,420.60

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