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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,461.60, 1,491,692.40 and 246,507.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,461.60, 1,491,692.40 and 246,507.60 is: 369,761.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,461.60 : 1,491,692.40 = 246,507.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,461.60/1,491,692.40 = 246,507.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,461.60x = 1,491,692.40 × 246,507.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,461.60x = 367,713,513,462.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,713,513,462.24/994,461.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,761.40

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