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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,846.20, 1,492,269.30 and 329,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,846.20, 1,492,269.30 and 329,998.20 is: 494,997.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,846.20 : 1,492,269.30 = 329,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,846.20/1,492,269.30 = 329,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,846.20x = 1,492,269.30 × 329,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,846.20x = 492,446,182,915.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,446,182,915.26/994,846.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,997.30

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