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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,412.32, 1,492,234.32 and 388,060.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,412.32, 1,492,234.32 and 388,060.64 is: 581,746.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,412.32 : 1,492,234.32 = 388,060.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,412.32/1,492,234.32 = 388,060.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,412.32x = 1,492,234.32 × 388,060.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,412.32x = 579,077,405,249.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,077,405,249.17/995,412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,746.27

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