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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,469.20, 1,491,703.80 and 329,621.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,469.20, 1,491,703.80 and 329,621.20 is: 494,431.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,469.20 : 1,491,703.80 = 329,621.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,469.20/1,491,703.80 = 329,621.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,469.20x = 1,491,703.80 × 329,621.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,469.20x = 491,697,196,600.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,697,196,600.56/994,469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,431.80

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