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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,281.80, 1,492,922.70 and 597,150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,281.80, 1,492,922.70 and 597,150.60 is: 895,725.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,281.80 : 1,492,922.70 = 597,150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,281.80/1,492,922.70 = 597,150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,281.80x = 1,492,922.70 × 597,150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,281.80x = 891,499,686,058.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,499,686,058.62/995,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,725.90

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