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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,012.20, 1,492,712.70 and 395,871.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,012.20, 1,492,712.70 and 395,871.40 is: 593,884.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,012.20 : 1,492,712.70 = 395,871.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,012.20/1,492,712.70 = 395,871.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,012.20x = 1,492,712.70 × 395,871.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,012.20x = 590,922,266,346.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,922,266,346.78/995,012.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,884.44

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