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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,555.80, 1,493,333.70 and 547,658.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,555.80, 1,493,333.70 and 547,658.20 is: 821,487.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,555.80 : 1,493,333.70 = 547,658.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,555.80/1,493,333.70 = 547,658.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,555.80x = 1,493,333.70 × 547,658.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,555.80x = 817,836,446,141.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,836,446,141.34/995,555.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,487.30

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