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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,614.40, 1,491,921.60 and 246,660.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,614.40, 1,491,921.60 and 246,660.40 is: 369,990.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,614.40 : 1,491,921.60 = 246,660.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,614.40/1,491,921.60 = 246,660.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,614.40x = 1,491,921.60 × 246,660.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,614.40x = 367,997,978,624.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,997,978,624.64/994,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,990.60

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