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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,344.41, 1,490,359.89 and 568,179.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,344.41, 1,490,359.89 and 568,179.01 is: 851,607.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,344.41 : 1,490,359.89 = 568,179.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,344.41/1,490,359.89 = 568,179.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,344.41x = 1,490,359.89 × 568,179.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,344.41x = 846,791,206,843.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,791,206,843.91/994,344.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851,607.55

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