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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,261.20, 1,492,891.80 and 574,320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,261.20, 1,492,891.80 and 574,320.40 is: 861,480.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,261.20 : 1,492,891.80 = 574,320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,261.20/1,492,891.80 = 574,320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,261.20x = 1,492,891.80 × 574,320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,261.20x = 857,398,215,732.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,398,215,732.72/995,261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,480.60

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