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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,950.60, 1,374,518.27 and 608,992.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,950.60, 1,374,518.27 and 608,992.82 is: 840,475.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,950.60 : 1,374,518.27 = 608,992.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,950.60/1,374,518.27 = 608,992.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,950.60x = 1,374,518.27 × 608,992.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,950.60x = 837,071,757,388.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,071,757,388.82/995,950.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840,475.18

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