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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,664.59, 1,492,230.17 and 395,659.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,664.59, 1,492,230.17 and 395,659.87 is: 593,582.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,664.59 : 1,492,230.17 = 395,659.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,664.59/1,492,230.17 = 395,659.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,664.59x = 1,492,230.17 × 395,659.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,664.59x = 590,415,599,240.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,415,599,240.92/994,664.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,582.60

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