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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,363.20, 1,491,544.80 and 329,515.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,363.20, 1,491,544.80 and 329,515.20 is: 494,272.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,363.20 : 1,491,544.80 = 329,515.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,363.20/1,491,544.80 = 329,515.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,363.20x = 1,491,544.80 × 329,515.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,363.20x = 491,486,683,080.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,486,683,080.96/994,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,272.80

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