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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,912.59, 1,495,363.34 and 569,929.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,912.59, 1,495,363.34 and 569,929.42 is: 855,749.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,912.59 : 1,495,363.34 = 569,929.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,912.59/1,495,363.34 = 569,929.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,912.59x = 1,495,363.34 × 569,929.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,912.59x = 852,251,561,055.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,251,561,055.46/995,912.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855,749.36

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