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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,822.01, 1,493,731.85 and 397,203.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,822.01, 1,493,731.85 and 397,203.57 is: 595,804.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,822.01 : 1,493,731.85 = 397,203.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,822.01/1,493,731.85 = 397,203.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,822.01x = 1,493,731.85 × 397,203.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,822.01x = 593,315,621,456.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,315,621,456.69/995,822.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,804.89

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