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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,610.40, 1,491,915.60 and 246,656.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,610.40, 1,491,915.60 and 246,656.40 is: 369,984.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,610.40 : 1,491,915.60 = 246,656.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,610.40/1,491,915.60 = 246,656.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,610.40x = 1,491,915.60 × 246,656.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,610.40x = 367,990,530,999.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,990,530,999.84/994,610.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,984.60

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