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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,592.80, 1,491,889.20 and 246,638.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,592.80, 1,491,889.20 and 246,638.80 is: 369,958.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,592.80 : 1,491,889.20 = 246,638.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,592.80/1,491,889.20 = 246,638.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,592.80x = 1,491,889.20 × 246,638.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,592.80x = 367,957,762,020.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,957,762,020.96/994,592.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,958.20

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