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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,485.20, 1,491,569.40 and 329,637.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,485.20, 1,491,569.40 and 329,637.20 is: 494,403.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,485.20 : 1,491,569.40 = 329,637.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,485.20/1,491,569.40 = 329,637.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,485.20x = 1,491,569.40 × 329,637.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,485.20x = 491,676,760,621.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,676,760,621.68/994,485.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,403.30

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