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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,944.60, 1,492,052.40 and 321,202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,944.60, 1,492,052.40 and 321,202.80 is: 481,686.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,944.60 : 1,492,052.40 = 321,202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,944.60/1,492,052.40 = 321,202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,944.60x = 1,492,052.40 × 321,202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,944.60x = 479,251,408,626.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,251,408,626.72/994,944.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,686.53

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