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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,609.20, 1,491,755.40 and 329,761.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,609.20, 1,491,755.40 and 329,761.20 is: 494,589.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,609.20 : 1,491,755.40 = 329,761.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,609.20/1,491,755.40 = 329,761.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,609.20x = 1,491,755.40 × 329,761.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,609.20x = 491,923,050,810.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,923,050,810.48/994,609.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,589.28

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