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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,905.60, 1,492,216.80 and 574,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,905.60, 1,492,216.80 and 574,446.40 is: 860,722.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,905.60 : 1,492,216.80 = 574,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,905.60/1,492,216.80 = 574,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,905.60x = 1,492,216.80 × 574,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,905.60x = 857,198,568,779.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,198,568,779.52/995,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,722.71

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