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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,468.78, 1,491,702.09 and 246,514.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,468.78, 1,491,702.09 and 246,514.78 is: 369,771.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,468.78 : 1,491,702.09 = 246,514.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,468.78/1,491,702.09 = 246,514.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,468.78x = 1,491,702.09 × 246,514.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,468.78x = 367,726,612,541.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,726,612,541.89/994,468.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,771.90

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