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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295,157.72, 1,942,741.29 and 396,595.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295,157.72, 1,942,741.29 and 396,595.82 is: 594,895.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295,157.72 : 1,942,741.29 = 396,595.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295,157.72/1,942,741.29 = 396,595.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295,157.72x = 1,942,741.29 × 396,595.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295,157.72x = 770,483,074,955.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,483,074,955.41/1,295,157.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,895.17

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