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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,187.76, 1,493,359.80 and 418,768.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,187.76, 1,493,359.80 and 418,768.78 is: 628,396.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,187.76 : 1,493,359.80 = 418,768.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,187.76/1,493,359.80 = 418,768.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,187.76x = 1,493,359.80 × 418,768.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,187.76x = 625,372,461,547.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,372,461,547.04/995,187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,396.46

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