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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,182.20, 1,492,967.70 and 396,041.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,182.20, 1,492,967.70 and 396,041.40 is: 594,139.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,182.20 : 1,492,967.70 = 396,041.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,182.20/1,492,967.70 = 396,041.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,182.20x = 1,492,967.70 × 396,041.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,182.20x = 591,277,018,062.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,277,018,062.78/995,182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,139.46

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