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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,320.72, 1,491,656.40 and 364,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,320.72, 1,491,656.40 and 364,114.80 is: 546,236.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,320.72 : 1,491,656.40 = 364,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,320.72/1,491,656.40 = 364,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,320.72x = 1,491,656.40 × 364,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,320.72x = 543,134,171,754.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,134,171,754.72/994,320.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,236.40

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