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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,068.50, 1,491,102.76 and 246,114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,068.50, 1,491,102.76 and 246,114.50 is: 369,171.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,068.50 : 1,491,102.76 = 246,114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,068.50/1,491,102.76 = 246,114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,068.50x = 1,491,102.76 × 246,114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,068.50x = 366,982,010,226.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,982,010,226.02/994,068.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,171.75

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