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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990,879.89, 1,367,179.97 and 582,999.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990,879.89, 1,367,179.97 and 582,999.53 is: 804,401.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990,879.89 : 1,367,179.97 = 582,999.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990,879.89/1,367,179.97 = 582,999.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990,879.89x = 1,367,179.97 × 582,999.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990,879.89x = 797,065,270,184.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,065,270,184.52/990,879.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,401.50

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