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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,927.82, 1,492,391.73 and 246,973.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,927.82, 1,492,391.73 and 246,973.82 is: 370,460.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,927.82 : 1,492,391.73 = 246,973.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,927.82/1,492,391.73 = 246,973.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,927.82x = 1,492,391.73 × 246,973.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,927.82x = 368,581,679,032.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,581,679,032.55/994,927.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,460.72

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