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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,583.40, 1,491,875.10 and 246,629.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,583.40, 1,491,875.10 and 246,629.40 is: 369,944.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,583.40 : 1,491,875.10 = 246,629.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,583.40/1,491,875.10 = 246,629.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,583.40x = 1,491,875.10 × 246,629.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,583.40x = 367,940,260,787.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,940,260,787.94/994,583.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,944.10

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