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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,445.40, 1,491,666.90 and 246,491.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,445.40, 1,491,666.90 and 246,491.40 is: 369,736.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,445.40 : 1,491,666.90 = 246,491.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,445.40/1,491,666.90 = 246,491.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,445.40x = 1,491,666.90 × 246,491.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,445.40x = 367,683,062,514.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,683,062,514.66/994,445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,736.80

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