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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,437.60, 1,490,781.60 and 595,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,437.60, 1,490,781.60 and 595,237.20 is: 892,332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,437.60 : 1,490,781.60 = 595,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,437.60/1,490,781.60 = 595,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,437.60x = 1,490,781.60 × 595,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,437.60x = 887,368,665,395.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,368,665,395.52/994,437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892,332.17

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