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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,205.84, 1,494,303.60 and 389,055.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,205.84, 1,494,303.60 and 389,055.76 is: 583,581.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,205.84 : 1,494,303.60 = 389,055.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,205.84/1,494,303.60 = 389,055.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,205.84x = 1,494,303.60 × 389,055.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,205.84x = 581,367,422,768.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,367,422,768.74/996,205.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,581.62

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