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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,878.60, 1,492,901.10 and 363,856.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,878.60, 1,492,901.10 and 363,856.20 is: 545,997.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,878.60 : 1,492,901.10 = 363,856.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,878.60/1,492,901.10 = 363,856.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,878.60x = 1,492,901.10 × 363,856.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,878.60x = 543,201,321,221.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,201,321,221.82/994,878.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,997.59

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