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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,012.39, 1,491,018.72 and 246,058.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,012.39, 1,491,018.72 and 246,058.39 is: 369,087.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,012.39 : 1,491,018.72 = 246,058.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,012.39/1,491,018.72 = 246,058.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,012.39x = 1,491,018.72 × 246,058.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,012.39x = 366,877,665,703.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,877,665,703.06/994,012.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,087.62

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