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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,402.70, 1,491,820.05 and 363,315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,402.70, 1,491,820.05 and 363,315.50 is: 545,052.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,402.70 : 1,491,820.05 = 363,315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,402.70/1,491,820.05 = 363,315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,402.70x = 1,491,820.05 × 363,315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,402.70x = 542,001,347,375.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,001,347,375.78/994,402.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,052.17

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