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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,192.70, 1,492,983.45 and 396,051.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,192.70, 1,492,983.45 and 396,051.90 is: 594,155.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,192.70 : 1,492,983.45 = 396,051.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,192.70/1,492,983.45 = 396,051.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,192.70x = 1,492,983.45 × 396,051.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,192.70x = 591,298,932,041.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,298,932,041.06/995,192.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,155.21

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