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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,861.38, 1,495,219.52 and 389,535.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,861.38, 1,495,219.52 and 389,535.94 is: 584,275.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,861.38 : 1,495,219.52 = 389,535.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,861.38/1,495,219.52 = 389,535.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,861.38x = 1,495,219.52 × 389,535.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,861.38x = 582,441,741,229.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,441,741,229.55/996,861.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,275.56

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