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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,585, 1,371,990.18 and 864,525.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,585, 1,371,990.18 and 864,525.16 is: 1,196,185.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,585 : 1,371,990.18 = 864,525.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,585/1,371,990.18 = 864,525.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,585x = 1,371,990.18 × 864,525.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,585x = 1,186,120,029,882.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,120,029,882.93/991,585
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196,185.93

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