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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,775.20, 1,490,914.90 and 425,488.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,775.20, 1,490,914.90 and 425,488.28 is: 637,698.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,775.20 : 1,490,914.90 = 425,488.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,775.20/1,490,914.90 = 425,488.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,775.20x = 1,490,914.90 × 425,488.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,775.20x = 634,366,816,427.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,366,816,427.37/994,775.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,698.66

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