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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,364.60, 1,491,405.30 and 573,905.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,364.60, 1,491,405.30 and 573,905.40 is: 859,911.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,364.60 : 1,491,405.30 = 573,905.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,364.60/1,491,405.30 = 573,905.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,364.60x = 1,491,405.30 × 573,905.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,364.60x = 855,925,555,258.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,925,555,258.62/995,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,911.59

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