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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,949.36, 1,374,516.54 and 608,991.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,949.36, 1,374,516.54 and 608,991.57 is: 840,473.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,949.36 : 1,374,516.54 = 608,991.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,949.36/1,374,516.54 = 608,991.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,949.36x = 1,374,516.54 × 608,991.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,949.36x = 837,068,985,685.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,068,985,685.57/995,949.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840,473.44

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