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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,902.60, 1,492,212.30 and 574,443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,902.60, 1,492,212.30 and 574,443.40 is: 860,718.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,902.60 : 1,492,212.30 = 574,443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,902.60/1,492,212.30 = 574,443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,902.60x = 1,492,212.30 × 574,443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,902.60x = 857,191,507,133.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,191,507,133.82/995,902.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,718.21

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