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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,365.40, 1,493,048.10 and 617,451.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,365.40, 1,493,048.10 and 617,451.80 is: 926,177.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,365.40 : 1,493,048.10 = 617,451.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,365.40/1,493,048.10 = 617,451.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,365.40x = 1,493,048.10 × 617,451.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,365.40x = 921,885,236,831.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,885,236,831.58/995,365.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926,177.70

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