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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,598.28, 1,491,895.80 and 246,644.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,598.28, 1,491,895.80 and 246,644.28 is: 369,966.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,598.28 : 1,491,895.80 = 246,644.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,598.28/1,491,895.80 = 246,644.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,598.28x = 1,491,895.80 × 246,644.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,598.28x = 367,967,565,426.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,967,565,426.02/994,598.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,966.02

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