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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,560.51, 1,491,829.79 and 595,312.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,560.51, 1,491,829.79 and 595,312.73 is: 892,962.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,560.51 : 1,491,829.79 = 595,312.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,560.51/1,491,829.79 = 595,312.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,560.51x = 1,491,829.79 × 595,312.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,560.51x = 888,105,254,544.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,105,254,544.51/994,560.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892,962.52

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