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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,002.20, 1,492,697.70 and 395,861.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,002.20, 1,492,697.70 and 395,861.40 is: 593,869.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,002.20 : 1,492,697.70 = 395,861.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,002.20/1,492,697.70 = 395,861.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,002.20x = 1,492,697.70 × 395,861.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,002.20x = 590,901,401,298.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,901,401,298.78/995,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,869.44

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