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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,942.80, 1,490,914.20 and 329,094.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,942.80, 1,490,914.20 and 329,094.80 is: 493,642.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,942.80 : 1,490,914.20 = 329,094.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,942.80/1,490,914.20 = 329,094.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,942.80x = 1,490,914.20 × 329,094.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,942.80x = 490,652,110,466.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,652,110,466.16/993,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,642.20

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