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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,028.78, 1,491,043.14 and 246,074.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,028.78, 1,491,043.14 and 246,074.78 is: 369,112.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,028.78 : 1,491,043.14 = 246,074.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,028.78/1,491,043.14 = 246,074.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,028.78x = 1,491,043.14 × 246,074.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,028.78x = 366,908,112,646.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,908,112,646.01/994,028.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,112.16

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