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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,586.88, 1,368,404.64 and 538,878.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,586.88, 1,368,404.64 and 538,878.24 is: 743,659.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,586.88 : 1,368,404.64 = 538,878.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,586.88/1,368,404.64 = 538,878.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,586.88x = 1,368,404.64 × 538,878.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,586.88x = 737,403,484,011.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,403,484,011.03/991,586.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,659.98

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