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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,579.52, 1,492,902.24 and 364,051.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,579.52, 1,492,902.24 and 364,051.68 is: 545,906.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,579.52 : 1,492,902.24 = 364,051.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,579.52/1,492,902.24 = 364,051.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,579.52x = 1,492,902.24 × 364,051.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,579.52x = 543,493,568,547.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,493,568,547.76/995,579.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,906.74

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