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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,252.20, 1,492,878.30 and 574,311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,252.20, 1,492,878.30 and 574,311.40 is: 861,467.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,252.20 : 1,492,878.30 = 574,311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,252.20/1,492,878.30 = 574,311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,252.20x = 1,492,878.30 × 574,311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,252.20x = 857,377,026,502.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,377,026,502.62/995,252.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,467.10

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