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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,945.33, 1,492,418 and 246,991.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,945.33, 1,492,418 and 246,991.33 is: 370,487.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,945.33 : 1,492,418 = 246,991.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,945.33/1,492,418 = 246,991.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,945.33x = 1,492,418 × 246,991.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,945.33x = 368,614,306,735.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,614,306,735.94/994,945.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,487.00

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