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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,047.80, 1,491,071.70 and 362,982.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,047.80, 1,491,071.70 and 362,982.20 is: 544,473.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,047.80 : 1,491,071.70 = 362,982.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,047.80/1,491,071.70 = 362,982.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,047.80x = 1,491,071.70 × 362,982.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,047.80x = 541,232,486,023.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,232,486,023.74/994,047.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,473.30

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