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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,042.50, 1,491,063.75 and 246,088.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,042.50, 1,491,063.75 and 246,088.50 is: 369,132.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,042.50 : 1,491,063.75 = 246,088.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,042.50/1,491,063.75 = 246,088.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,042.50x = 1,491,063.75 × 246,088.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,042.50x = 366,933,641,641.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,933,641,641.88/994,042.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,132.75

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