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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,711.70, 1,492,232.80 and 395,678.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,711.70, 1,492,232.80 and 395,678.64 is: 593,583.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,711.70 : 1,492,232.80 = 395,678.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,711.70/1,492,232.80 = 395,678.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,711.70x = 1,492,232.80 × 395,678.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,711.70x = 590,444,644,867.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,444,644,867.39/994,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,583.69

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