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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,558.51, 1,491,826.78 and 595,310.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,558.51, 1,491,826.78 and 595,310.73 is: 892,959.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,558.51 : 1,491,826.78 = 595,310.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,558.51/1,491,826.78 = 595,310.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,558.51x = 1,491,826.78 × 595,310.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,558.51x = 888,100,489,435.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,100,489,435.35/994,558.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892,959.52

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