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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,930.32, 1,374,490.28 and 608,972.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,930.32, 1,374,490.28 and 608,972.53 is: 840,447.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,930.32 : 1,374,490.28 = 608,972.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,930.32/1,374,490.28 = 608,972.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,930.32x = 1,374,490.28 × 608,972.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,930.32x = 837,026,821,358.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,026,821,358.21/995,930.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840,447.17

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