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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,247.76, 1,365,037.80 and 586,762

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,247.76, 1,365,037.80 and 586,762 is: 809,657.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,247.76 : 1,365,037.80 = 586,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,247.76/1,365,037.80 = 586,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,247.76x = 1,365,037.80 × 586,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,247.76x = 800,952,309,603.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,952,309,603.60/989,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,657.95

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