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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,675.63, 1,494,621.23 and 515,775.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,675.63, 1,494,621.23 and 515,775.34 is: 774,236.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,675.63 : 1,494,621.23 = 515,775.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,675.63/1,494,621.23 = 515,775.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,675.63x = 1,494,621.23 × 515,775.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,675.63x = 770,888,766,759.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,888,766,759.04/995,675.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,236.85

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