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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,944.33, 1,492,416.50 and 246,990.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,944.33, 1,492,416.50 and 246,990.33 is: 370,485.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,944.33 : 1,492,416.50 = 246,990.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,944.33/1,492,416.50 = 246,990.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,944.33x = 1,492,416.50 × 246,990.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,944.33x = 368,612,442,597.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,612,442,597.49/994,944.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,485.50

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