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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,282.50, 1,368,086.49 and 588,874.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,282.50, 1,368,086.49 and 588,874.50 is: 812,716.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,282.50 : 1,368,086.49 = 588,874.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,282.50/1,368,086.49 = 588,874.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,282.50x = 1,368,086.49 × 588,874.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,282.50x = 805,631,247,755.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,631,247,755.51/991,282.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,716.10

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