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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,391.82, 1,492,203.57 and 388,040.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,391.82, 1,492,203.57 and 388,040.14 is: 581,715.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,391.82 : 1,492,203.57 = 388,040.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,391.82/1,492,203.57 = 388,040.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,391.82x = 1,492,203.57 × 388,040.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,391.82x = 579,034,882,211.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,034,882,211.30/995,391.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,715.53

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