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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,417.92, 1,490,469.60 and 568,252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,417.92, 1,490,469.60 and 568,252.48 is: 851,717.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,417.92 : 1,490,469.60 = 568,252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,417.92/1,490,469.60 = 568,252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,417.92x = 1,490,469.60 × 568,252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,417.92x = 846,963,046,564.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,963,046,564.61/994,417.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851,717.40

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