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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,723.08, 1,492,317.72 and 395,718.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,723.08, 1,492,317.72 and 395,718.36 is: 593,670.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,723.08 : 1,492,317.72 = 395,718.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,723.08/1,492,317.72 = 395,718.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,723.08x = 1,492,317.72 × 395,718.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,723.08x = 590,537,520,757.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,537,520,757.34/994,723.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,670.27

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