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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,281.60, 1,491,811.20 and 363,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,281.60, 1,491,811.20 and 363,259.20 is: 545,030.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,281.60 : 1,491,811.20 = 363,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,281.60/1,491,811.20 = 363,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,281.60x = 1,491,811.20 × 363,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,281.60x = 541,914,143,063.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,914,143,063.04/994,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,030.85

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