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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,241.70, 1,492,862.55 and 574,300.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,241.70, 1,492,862.55 and 574,300.90 is: 861,451.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,241.70 : 1,492,862.55 = 574,300.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,241.70/1,492,862.55 = 574,300.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,241.70x = 1,492,862.55 × 574,300.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,241.70x = 857,352,306,041.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,352,306,041.30/995,241.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,451.35

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