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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,712.70, 1,492,234.30 and 395,679.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,712.70, 1,492,234.30 and 395,679.64 is: 593,585.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,712.70 : 1,492,234.30 = 395,679.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,712.70/1,492,234.30 = 395,679.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,712.70x = 1,492,234.30 × 395,679.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,712.70x = 590,446,730,619.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,446,730,619.65/994,712.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,585.19

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