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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,735.20, 1,492,102.80 and 329,887.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,735.20, 1,492,102.80 and 329,887.20 is: 494,830.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,735.20 : 1,492,102.80 = 329,887.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,735.20/1,492,102.80 = 329,887.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,735.20x = 1,492,102.80 × 329,887.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,735.20x = 492,225,614,804.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,225,614,804.16/994,735.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,830.80

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