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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,999.70, 1,492,217.55 and 605,795.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,999.70, 1,492,217.55 and 605,795.70 is: 907,609.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,999.70 : 1,492,217.55 = 605,795.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,999.70/1,492,217.55 = 605,795.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,999.70x = 1,492,217.55 × 605,795.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,999.70x = 903,978,975,254.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,978,975,254.54/995,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907,609.69

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