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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,031.60, 1,491,241.80 and 425,411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,031.60, 1,491,241.80 and 425,411.60 is: 638,200.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,031.60 : 1,491,241.80 = 425,411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,031.60/1,491,241.80 = 425,411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,031.60x = 1,491,241.80 × 425,411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,031.60x = 634,391,560,124.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,391,560,124.88/994,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,200.60

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