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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,442.80, 1,492,991.40 and 364,031.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,442.80, 1,492,991.40 and 364,031.60 is: 545,984.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,442.80 : 1,492,991.40 = 364,031.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,442.80/1,492,991.40 = 364,031.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,442.80x = 1,492,991.40 × 364,031.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,442.80x = 543,496,048,128.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,496,048,128.24/995,442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,984.21

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