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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,150.10, 1,491,841.37 and 387,797.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,150.10, 1,491,841.37 and 387,797.73 is: 581,352.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,150.10 : 1,491,841.37 = 387,797.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,150.10/1,491,841.37 = 387,797.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,150.10x = 1,491,841.37 × 387,797.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,150.10x = 578,532,694,867.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,532,694,867.10/995,150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,352.19

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