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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,725.08, 1,492,320.72 and 395,720.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,725.08, 1,492,320.72 and 395,720.36 is: 593,673.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,725.08 : 1,492,320.72 = 395,720.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,725.08/1,492,320.72 = 395,720.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,725.08x = 1,492,320.72 × 395,720.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,725.08x = 590,541,692,553.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,541,692,553.86/994,725.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,673.27

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