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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,528.50, 1,368,425.97 and 589,120.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,528.50, 1,368,425.97 and 589,120.50 is: 813,055.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,528.50 : 1,368,425.97 = 589,120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,528.50/1,368,425.97 = 589,120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,528.50x = 1,368,425.97 × 589,120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,528.50x = 806,167,791,659.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,167,791,659.39/991,528.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,055.59

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