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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,542.80, 1,493,314.20 and 597,411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,542.80, 1,493,314.20 and 597,411.60 is: 896,117.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,542.80 : 1,493,314.20 = 597,411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,542.80/1,493,314.20 = 597,411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,542.80x = 1,493,314.20 × 597,411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,542.80x = 892,123,225,524.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,123,225,524.72/995,542.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,117.40

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