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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,806.08, 1,493,710.02 and 426,817.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,806.08, 1,493,710.02 and 426,817.94 is: 640,227.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,806.08 : 1,493,710.02 = 426,817.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,806.08/1,493,710.02 = 426,817.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,806.08x = 1,493,710.02 × 426,817.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,806.08x = 637,542,226,225.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,542,226,225.21/995,806.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,227.29

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