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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,541.88, 1,493,312.88 and 396,923.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,541.88, 1,493,312.88 and 396,923.42 is: 595,385.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,541.88 : 1,493,312.88 = 396,923.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,541.88/1,493,312.88 = 396,923.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,541.88x = 1,493,312.88 × 396,923.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,541.88x = 592,730,855,459.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,730,855,459.65/995,541.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,385.15

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