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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,276.20, 1,491,608.70 and 395,135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,276.20, 1,491,608.70 and 395,135.40 is: 592,780.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,276.20 : 1,491,608.70 = 395,135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,276.20/1,491,608.70 = 395,135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,276.20x = 1,491,608.70 × 395,135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,276.20x = 589,387,400,317.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,387,400,317.98/994,276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,780.36

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