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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,934.06, 1,496,110.77 and 617,134.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,934.06, 1,496,110.77 and 617,134.86 is: 927,071.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,934.06 : 1,496,110.77 = 617,134.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,934.06/1,496,110.77 = 617,134.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,934.06x = 1,496,110.77 × 617,134.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,934.06x = 923,302,110,588.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,302,110,588.44/995,934.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927,071.53

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