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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,719.80, 1,492,079.70 and 329,785.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,719.80, 1,492,079.70 and 329,785.40 is: 494,678.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,719.80 : 1,492,079.70 = 329,785.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,719.80/1,492,079.70 = 329,785.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,719.80x = 1,492,079.70 × 329,785.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,719.80x = 492,066,100,696.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,066,100,696.38/994,719.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,678.10

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