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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,949.60, 1,374,516.89 and 608,991.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,949.60, 1,374,516.89 and 608,991.82 is: 840,473.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,949.60 : 1,374,516.89 = 608,991.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,949.60/1,374,516.89 = 608,991.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,949.60x = 1,374,516.89 × 608,991.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,949.60x = 837,069,542,461.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,069,542,461.84/995,949.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840,473.80

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