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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,780.80, 1,493,498.40 and 364,369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,780.80, 1,493,498.40 and 364,369.60 is: 546,491.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,780.80 : 1,493,498.40 = 364,369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,780.80/1,493,498.40 = 364,369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,780.80x = 1,493,498.40 × 364,369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,780.80x = 544,185,414,608.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,185,414,608.64/995,780.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,491.17

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