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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,205.70, 1,493,002.95 and 396,064.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,205.70, 1,493,002.95 and 396,064.90 is: 594,174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,205.70 : 1,493,002.95 = 396,064.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,205.70/1,493,002.95 = 396,064.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,205.70x = 1,493,002.95 × 396,064.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,205.70x = 591,326,064,091.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,326,064,091.46/995,205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,174.72

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