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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815,999.70, 1,223,999.55 and 396,095.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815,999.70, 1,223,999.55 and 396,095.70 is: 594,143.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815,999.70 : 1,223,999.55 = 396,095.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815,999.70/1,223,999.55 = 396,095.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815,999.70x = 1,223,999.55 × 396,095.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815,999.70x = 484,820,958,556.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,820,958,556.94/815,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,143.55

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