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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,734.11, 1,494,998.52 and 509,763.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,734.11, 1,494,998.52 and 509,763.35 is: 765,360.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,734.11 : 1,494,998.52 = 509,763.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,734.11/1,494,998.52 = 509,763.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,734.11x = 1,494,998.52 × 509,763.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,734.11x = 762,095,446,325.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,095,446,325.25/995,734.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,360.39

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