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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,275.20, 1,492,912.80 and 574,334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,275.20, 1,492,912.80 and 574,334.40 is: 861,501.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,275.20 : 1,492,912.80 = 574,334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,275.20/1,492,912.80 = 574,334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,275.20x = 1,492,912.80 × 574,334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,275.20x = 857,431,177,240.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,431,177,240.32/995,275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,501.60

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