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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,870.40, 1,493,202.24 and 396,922.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,870.40, 1,493,202.24 and 396,922.56 is: 595,143.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,870.40 : 1,493,202.24 = 396,922.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,870.40/1,493,202.24 = 396,922.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,870.40x = 1,493,202.24 × 396,922.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,870.40x = 592,685,655,698.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,685,655,698.53/995,870.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,143.36

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