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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,435.20, 1,491,868.80 and 363,348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,435.20, 1,491,868.80 and 363,348 is: 545,100.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,435.20 : 1,491,868.80 = 363,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,435.20/1,491,868.80 = 363,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,435.20x = 1,491,868.80 × 363,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,435.20x = 542,067,544,742.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,067,544,742.40/994,435.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,100.92

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