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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,753.20, 1,374,262.86 and 608,488.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,753.20, 1,374,262.86 and 608,488.96 is: 839,790.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,753.20 : 1,374,262.86 = 608,488.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,753.20/1,374,262.86 = 608,488.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,753.20x = 1,374,262.86 × 608,488.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,753.20x = 836,223,778,448.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,223,778,448.03/995,753.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,790.20

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