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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,058.37, 1,491,045.91 and 320,124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,058.37, 1,491,045.91 and 320,124.76 is: 480,173.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,058.37 : 1,491,045.91 = 320,124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,058.37/1,491,045.91 = 320,124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,058.37x = 1,491,045.91 × 320,124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,058.37x = 477,320,709,559.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,320,709,559.81/994,058.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,173.72

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