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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,993.20, 1,492,684.20 and 395,852.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,993.20, 1,492,684.20 and 395,852.40 is: 593,855.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,993.20 : 1,492,684.20 = 395,852.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,993.20/1,492,684.20 = 395,852.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,993.20x = 1,492,684.20 × 395,852.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,993.20x = 590,882,623,012.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,882,623,012.08/994,993.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,855.94

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