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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,952.58, 1,492,428.87 and 246,998.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,952.58, 1,492,428.87 and 246,998.58 is: 370,497.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,952.58 : 1,492,428.87 = 246,998.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,952.58/1,492,428.87 = 246,998.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,952.58x = 1,492,428.87 × 246,998.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,952.58x = 368,627,811,641.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,627,811,641.01/994,952.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,497.87

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