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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,625.60, 1,492,563.60 and 596,425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,625.60, 1,492,563.60 and 596,425.20 is: 894,113.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,625.60 : 1,492,563.60 = 596,425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,625.60/1,492,563.60 = 596,425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,625.60x = 1,492,563.60 × 596,425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,625.60x = 890,202,543,642.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,202,543,642.72/995,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894,113.75

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