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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,514.30, 1,493,271.45 and 597,383.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,514.30, 1,493,271.45 and 597,383.10 is: 896,074.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,514.30 : 1,493,271.45 = 597,383.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,514.30/1,493,271.45 = 597,383.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,514.30x = 1,493,271.45 × 597,383.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,514.30x = 892,055,127,942.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,055,127,942.50/995,514.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,074.65

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