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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,294.80, 1,492,942.20 and 364,229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,294.80, 1,492,942.20 and 364,229.20 is: 546,343.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,294.80 : 1,492,942.20 = 364,229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,294.80/1,492,942.20 = 364,229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,294.80x = 1,492,942.20 × 364,229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,294.80x = 543,773,143,152.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,773,143,152.24/995,294.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,343.80

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