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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,414.32, 1,492,237.32 and 388,062.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,414.32, 1,492,237.32 and 388,062.64 is: 581,749.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,414.32 : 1,492,237.32 = 388,062.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,414.32/1,492,237.32 = 388,062.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,414.32x = 1,492,237.32 × 388,062.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,414.32x = 579,081,553,905.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,081,553,905.73/995,414.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,749.27

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