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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,581.40, 1,491,872.10 and 246,627.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,581.40, 1,491,872.10 and 246,627.40 is: 369,941.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,581.40 : 1,491,872.10 = 246,627.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,581.40/1,491,872.10 = 246,627.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,581.40x = 1,491,872.10 × 246,627.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,581.40x = 367,936,537,155.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,936,537,155.54/994,581.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,941.10

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