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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,122, 1,490,271.84 and 387,319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,122, 1,490,271.84 and 387,319.68 is: 580,624.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,122 : 1,490,271.84 = 387,319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,122/1,490,271.84 = 387,319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,122x = 1,490,271.84 × 387,319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,122x = 577,211,612,181.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,211,612,181.81/994,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,624.52

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