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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,835.92, 1,491,231.41 and 617,495.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,835.92, 1,491,231.41 and 617,495.60 is: 924,679.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,835.92 : 1,491,231.41 = 617,495.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,835.92/1,491,231.41 = 617,495.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,835.92x = 1,491,231.41 × 617,495.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,835.92x = 920,828,840,686.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,828,840,686.42/995,835.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924,679.28

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