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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529,209.60, 2,294,851.20 and 995,430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529,209.60, 2,294,851.20 and 995,430.40 is: 1,493,820.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529,209.60 : 2,294,851.20 = 995,430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529,209.60/2,294,851.20 = 995,430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529,209.60x = 2,294,851.20 × 995,430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529,209.60x = 2,284,364,647,956.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,364,647,956.48/1,529,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493,820.50

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