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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,037.10, 1,491,250.05 and 425,417.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,037.10, 1,491,250.05 and 425,417.10 is: 638,208.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,037.10 : 1,491,250.05 = 425,417.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,037.10/1,491,250.05 = 425,417.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,037.10x = 1,491,250.05 × 425,417.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,037.10x = 634,403,271,645.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,403,271,645.86/994,037.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,208.85

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