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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,757.70, 1,492,136.55 and 329,909.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,757.70, 1,492,136.55 and 329,909.70 is: 494,864.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,757.70 : 1,492,136.55 = 329,909.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,757.70/1,492,136.55 = 329,909.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,757.70x = 1,492,136.55 × 329,909.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,757.70x = 492,270,321,569.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,270,321,569.54/994,757.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,864.55

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