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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,992.56, 1,493,988 and 364,955.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,992.56, 1,493,988 and 364,955.76 is: 547,433.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,992.56 : 1,493,988 = 364,955.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,992.56/1,493,988 = 364,955.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,992.56x = 1,493,988 × 364,955.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,992.56x = 545,239,525,970.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,239,525,970.88/995,992.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,433.33

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