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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,989.40, 1,492,484.02 and 247,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,989.40, 1,492,484.02 and 247,035.40 is: 370,553.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,989.40 : 1,492,484.02 = 247,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,989.40/1,492,484.02 = 247,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,989.40x = 1,492,484.02 × 247,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,989.40x = 368,696,386,874.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,696,386,874.31/994,989.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,553.08

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