Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,591.80, 1,491,887.70 and 246,637.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 994,591.80, 1,491,887.70 and 246,637.80 is: 369,956.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
994,591.80 : 1,491,887.70 = 246,637.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
994,591.80/1,491,887.70 = 246,637.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
994,591.80x = 1,491,887.70 × 246,637.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
994,591.80x = 367,955,900,175.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,955,900,175.06/994,591.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,956.70
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