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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,938.38, 1,374,501.42 and 608,980.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,938.38, 1,374,501.42 and 608,980.59 is: 840,458.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,938.38 : 1,374,501.42 = 608,980.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,938.38/1,374,501.42 = 608,980.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,938.38x = 1,374,501.42 × 608,980.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,938.38x = 837,044,685,707.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,044,685,707.44/995,938.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840,458.31

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