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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,205.80, 1,491,308.70 and 363,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,205.80, 1,491,308.70 and 363,140.20 is: 544,710.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,205.80 : 1,491,308.70 = 363,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,205.80/1,491,308.70 = 363,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,205.80x = 1,491,308.70 × 363,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,205.80x = 541,554,139,579.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,554,139,579.74/994,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,710.30

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