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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,199.83, 1,494,294.62 and 389,049.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,199.83, 1,494,294.62 and 389,049.75 is: 583,572.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,199.83 : 1,494,294.62 = 389,049.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,199.83/1,494,294.62 = 389,049.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,199.83x = 1,494,294.62 × 389,049.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,199.83x = 581,354,946,392.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,354,946,392.10/996,199.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,572.62

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