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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,102.80, 1,491,402.60 and 320,247.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,102.80, 1,491,402.60 and 320,247.60 is: 480,451.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,102.80 : 1,491,402.60 = 320,247.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,102.80/1,491,402.60 = 320,247.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,102.80x = 1,491,402.60 × 320,247.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,102.80x = 477,618,103,283.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,618,103,283.76/994,102.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,451.42

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