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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,278, 1,368,080.28 and 588,870

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,278, 1,368,080.28 and 588,870 is: 812,709.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,278 : 1,368,080.28 = 588,870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,278/1,368,080.28 = 588,870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,278x = 1,368,080.28 × 588,870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,278x = 805,621,434,483.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,621,434,483.60/991,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,709.89

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