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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,863.92, 1,492,586.56 and 320,930.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,863.92, 1,492,586.56 and 320,930.34 is: 481,489.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,863.92 : 1,492,586.56 = 320,930.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,863.92/1,492,586.56 = 320,930.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,863.92x = 1,492,586.56 × 320,930.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,863.92x = 479,016,312,180.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,016,312,180.23/994,863.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,489.28

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