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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,705.20, 1,491,899.40 and 329,857.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,705.20, 1,491,899.40 and 329,857.20 is: 494,733.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,705.20 : 1,491,899.40 = 329,857.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,705.20/1,491,899.40 = 329,857.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,705.20x = 1,491,899.40 × 329,857.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,705.20x = 492,113,758,765.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,113,758,765.68/994,705.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,733.27

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