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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,272.20, 1,492,616.70 and 355,501.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,272.20, 1,492,616.70 and 355,501.80 is: 533,148.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,272.20 : 1,492,616.70 = 355,501.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,272.20/1,492,616.70 = 355,501.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,272.20x = 1,492,616.70 × 355,501.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,272.20x = 530,627,923,560.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,627,923,560.06/995,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,148.54

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