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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,198.70, 1,492,992.45 and 396,057.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,198.70, 1,492,992.45 and 396,057.90 is: 594,164.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,198.70 : 1,492,992.45 = 396,057.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,198.70/1,492,992.45 = 396,057.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,198.70x = 1,492,992.45 × 396,057.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,198.70x = 591,311,454,462.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,311,454,462.86/995,198.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,164.22

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