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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,960.30, 1,494,660.09 and 396,576.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,960.30, 1,494,660.09 and 396,576.02 is: 595,150.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,960.30 : 1,494,660.09 = 396,576.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,960.30/1,494,660.09 = 396,576.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,960.30x = 1,494,660.09 × 396,576.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,960.30x = 592,746,342,271.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,746,342,271.74/995,960.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,150.58

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