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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,031.80, 1,491,047.70 and 320,111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,031.80, 1,491,047.70 and 320,111.80 is: 480,167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,031.80 : 1,491,047.70 = 320,111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,031.80/1,491,047.70 = 320,111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,031.80x = 1,491,047.70 × 320,111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,031.80x = 477,301,963,132.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,301,963,132.86/994,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,167.70

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