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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,245.70, 1,492,868.55 and 574,304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,245.70, 1,492,868.55 and 574,304.90 is: 861,457.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,245.70 : 1,492,868.55 = 574,304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,245.70/1,492,868.55 = 574,304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,245.70x = 1,492,868.55 × 574,304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,245.70x = 857,361,723,320.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,361,723,320.90/995,245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,457.35

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