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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,937.58, 1,492,406.37 and 246,983.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,937.58, 1,492,406.37 and 246,983.58 is: 370,475.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,937.58 : 1,492,406.37 = 246,983.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,937.58/1,492,406.37 = 246,983.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,937.58x = 1,492,406.37 × 246,983.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,937.58x = 368,599,868,077.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,599,868,077.41/994,937.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,475.37

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