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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,159.12, 1,491,460.08 and 363,071.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,159.12, 1,491,460.08 and 363,071.92 is: 544,688.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,159.12 : 1,491,460.08 = 363,071.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,159.12/1,491,460.08 = 363,071.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,159.12x = 1,491,460.08 × 363,071.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,159.12x = 541,507,274,848.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,507,274,848.95/994,159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,688.74

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