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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,428.80, 1,493,143.20 and 364,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,428.80, 1,493,143.20 and 364,363.20 is: 546,544.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,428.80 : 1,493,143.20 = 364,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,428.80/1,493,143.20 = 364,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,428.80x = 1,493,143.20 × 364,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,428.80x = 544,046,434,410.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,046,434,410.24/995,428.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,544.80

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