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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,268.88, 1,491,598.26 and 395,118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,268.88, 1,491,598.26 and 395,118.36 is: 592,755.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,268.88 : 1,491,598.26 = 395,118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,268.88/1,491,598.26 = 395,118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,268.88x = 1,491,598.26 × 395,118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,268.88x = 589,357,858,270.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,357,858,270.05/994,268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,755.01

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