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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,292.80, 1,491,439.20 and 329,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,292.80, 1,491,439.20 and 329,444.80 is: 494,167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,292.80 : 1,491,439.20 = 329,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,292.80/1,491,439.20 = 329,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,292.80x = 1,491,439.20 × 329,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,292.80x = 491,346,888,956.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,346,888,956.16/994,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,167.20

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