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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,272.80, 1,491,409.20 and 329,424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,272.80, 1,491,409.20 and 329,424.80 is: 494,137.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,272.80 : 1,491,409.20 = 329,424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,272.80/1,491,409.20 = 329,424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,272.80x = 1,491,409.20 × 329,424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,272.80x = 491,307,177,428.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,307,177,428.16/994,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,137.20

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