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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,733.70, 1,492,100.55 and 329,885.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,733.70, 1,492,100.55 and 329,885.70 is: 494,828.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,733.70 : 1,492,100.55 = 329,885.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,733.70/1,492,100.55 = 329,885.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,733.70x = 1,492,100.55 × 329,885.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,733.70x = 492,222,634,407.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,222,634,407.14/994,733.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,828.55

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