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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,262.88, 1,491,589.26 and 395,112.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,262.88, 1,491,589.26 and 395,112.36 is: 592,746.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,262.88 : 1,491,589.26 = 395,112.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,262.88/1,491,589.26 = 395,112.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,262.88x = 1,491,589.26 × 395,112.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,262.88x = 589,345,352,669.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,345,352,669.25/994,262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,746.01

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