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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,337.20, 1,491,721.80 and 363,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,337.20, 1,491,721.80 and 363,250 is: 544,953.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,337.20 : 1,491,721.80 = 363,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,337.20/1,491,721.80 = 363,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,337.20x = 1,491,721.80 × 363,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,337.20x = 541,867,943,850
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,867,943,850/994,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,953.91

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