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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,430.40, 1,493,145.60 and 597,299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,430.40, 1,493,145.60 and 597,299.20 is: 895,948.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,430.40 : 1,493,145.60 = 597,299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,430.40/1,493,145.60 = 597,299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,430.40x = 1,493,145.60 × 597,299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,430.40x = 891,854,672,363.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,854,672,363.52/995,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,948.80

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