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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,404.40, 1,492,638.30 and 595,855.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,404.40, 1,492,638.30 and 595,855.35 is: 892,605.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,404.40 : 1,492,638.30 = 595,855.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,404.40/1,492,638.30 = 595,855.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,404.40x = 1,492,638.30 × 595,855.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,404.40x = 889,396,516,669.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,396,516,669.91/996,404.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892,605.97

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