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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,378.60, 1,491,567.90 and 246,424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,378.60, 1,491,567.90 and 246,424.60 is: 369,636.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,378.60 : 1,491,567.90 = 246,424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,378.60/1,491,567.90 = 246,424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,378.60x = 1,491,567.90 × 246,424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,378.60x = 367,559,023,130.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,559,023,130.34/994,378.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,636.90

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