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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,493.55, 1,491,740.33 and 363,859.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,493.55, 1,491,740.33 and 363,859.95 is: 545,789.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,493.55 : 1,491,740.33 = 363,859.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,493.55/1,491,740.33 = 363,859.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,493.55x = 1,491,740.33 × 363,859.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,493.55x = 542,784,560,067.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,784,560,067.48/994,493.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,789.93

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