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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,802.20, 1,492,203.30 and 329,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,802.20, 1,492,203.30 and 329,954.20 is: 494,931.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,802.20 : 1,492,203.30 = 329,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,802.20/1,492,203.30 = 329,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,802.20x = 1,492,203.30 × 329,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,802.20x = 492,358,746,088.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,358,746,088.86/994,802.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,931.30

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