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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,222.80, 1,491,334.20 and 329,374.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,222.80, 1,491,334.20 and 329,374.80 is: 494,062.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,222.80 : 1,491,334.20 = 329,374.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,222.80/1,491,334.20 = 329,374.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,222.80x = 1,491,334.20 × 329,374.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,222.80x = 491,207,903,858.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,207,903,858.16/994,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,062.20

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