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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,983.78, 1,492,009.02 and 363,455.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,983.78, 1,492,009.02 and 363,455.94 is: 545,013.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,983.78 : 1,492,009.02 = 363,455.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,983.78/1,492,009.02 = 363,455.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,983.78x = 1,492,009.02 × 363,455.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,983.78x = 542,279,540,852.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,279,540,852.58/994,983.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,013.45

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