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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,038.78, 1,491,058.14 and 246,084.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,038.78, 1,491,058.14 and 246,084.78 is: 369,127.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,038.78 : 1,491,058.14 = 246,084.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,038.78/1,491,058.14 = 246,084.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,038.78x = 1,491,058.14 × 246,084.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,038.78x = 366,926,714,349.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,926,714,349.11/994,038.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,127.16

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