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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,825.80, 1,492,238.70 and 246,871.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,825.80, 1,492,238.70 and 246,871.80 is: 370,307.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,825.80 : 1,492,238.70 = 246,871.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,825.80/1,492,238.70 = 246,871.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,825.80x = 1,492,238.70 × 246,871.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,825.80x = 368,391,653,898.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,391,653,898.66/994,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,307.70

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