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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,584.30, 1,491,876.45 and 246,630.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,584.30, 1,491,876.45 and 246,630.30 is: 369,945.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,584.30 : 1,491,876.45 = 246,630.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,584.30/1,491,876.45 = 246,630.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,584.30x = 1,491,876.45 × 246,630.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,584.30x = 367,941,936,426.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,941,936,426.44/994,584.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,945.45

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