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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,591.88, 1,493,868.38 and 489,878.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,591.88, 1,493,868.38 and 489,878.60 is: 735,054.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,591.88 : 1,493,868.38 = 489,878.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,591.88/1,493,868.38 = 489,878.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,591.88x = 1,493,868.38 × 489,878.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,591.88x = 731,814,150,578.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,814,150,578.67/995,591.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,054.36

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