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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,362.80, 1,493,044.20 and 597,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,362.80, 1,493,044.20 and 597,231.60 is: 895,847.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,362.80 : 1,493,044.20 = 597,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,362.80/1,493,044.20 = 597,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,362.80x = 1,493,044.20 × 597,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,362.80x = 891,693,176,436.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,693,176,436.72/995,362.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,847.40

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