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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,615.60, 1,491,923.40 and 246,661.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,615.60, 1,491,923.40 and 246,661.60 is: 369,992.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,615.60 : 1,491,923.40 = 246,661.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,615.60/1,491,923.40 = 246,661.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,615.60x = 1,491,923.40 × 246,661.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,615.60x = 368,000,212,921.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,000,212,921.44/994,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,992.40

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