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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,423.09, 1,492,285.10 and 545,460.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,423.09, 1,492,285.10 and 545,460.01 is: 818,546.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,423.09 : 1,492,285.10 = 545,460.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,423.09/1,492,285.10 = 545,460.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,423.09x = 1,492,285.10 × 545,460.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,423.09x = 813,981,846,940.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,981,846,940.52/994,423.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,546.81

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