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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,292.42, 1,490,281.54 and 568,126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,292.42, 1,490,281.54 and 568,126.74 is: 851,528.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,292.42 : 1,490,281.54 = 568,126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,292.42/1,490,281.54 = 568,126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,292.42x = 1,490,281.54 × 568,126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,292.42x = 846,668,797,170.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,668,797,170.62/994,292.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851,528.97

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