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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,514.80, 1,491,772.20 and 329,666.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,514.80, 1,491,772.20 and 329,666.80 is: 494,500.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,514.80 : 1,491,772.20 = 329,666.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,514.80/1,491,772.20 = 329,666.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,514.80x = 1,491,772.20 × 329,666.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,514.80x = 491,787,767,502.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,787,767,502.96/994,514.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,500.20

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