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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,542.88, 1,493,314.38 and 396,924.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,542.88, 1,493,314.38 and 396,924.42 is: 595,386.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,542.88 : 1,493,314.38 = 396,924.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,542.88/1,493,314.38 = 396,924.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,542.88x = 1,493,314.38 × 396,924.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,542.88x = 592,732,944,159.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,732,944,159.16/995,542.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,386.65

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