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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,714.80, 1,493,399.40 and 364,303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,714.80, 1,493,399.40 and 364,303.60 is: 546,392.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,714.80 : 1,493,399.40 = 364,303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,714.80/1,493,399.40 = 364,303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,714.80x = 1,493,399.40 × 364,303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,714.80x = 544,050,777,657.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,050,777,657.84/995,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,392.18

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