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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,202.20, 1,492,997.70 and 396,061.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,202.20, 1,492,997.70 and 396,061.40 is: 594,169.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,202.20 : 1,492,997.70 = 396,061.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,202.20/1,492,997.70 = 396,061.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,202.20x = 1,492,997.70 × 396,061.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,202.20x = 591,318,759,258.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,318,759,258.78/995,202.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,169.47

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