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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,499.73, 1,491,896.61 and 363,265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,499.73, 1,491,896.61 and 363,265.92 is: 544,952.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,499.73 : 1,491,896.61 = 363,265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,499.73/1,491,896.61 = 363,265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,499.73x = 1,491,896.61 × 363,265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,499.73x = 541,955,194,576.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,955,194,576.53/994,499.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,952.58

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