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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,629.40, 1,494,944.10 and 365,461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,629.40, 1,494,944.10 and 365,461.20 is: 548,191.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,629.40 : 1,494,944.10 = 365,461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,629.40/1,494,944.10 = 365,461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,629.40x = 1,494,944.10 × 365,461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,629.40x = 546,344,064,718.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,344,064,718.92/996,629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,191.80

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