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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,665, 1,374,121.39 and 613,681.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,665, 1,374,121.39 and 613,681.96 is: 846,945.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,665 : 1,374,121.39 = 613,681.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,665/1,374,121.39 = 613,681.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,665x = 1,374,121.39 × 613,681.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,665x = 843,273,507,893.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,273,507,893.12/995,665
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846,945.01

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