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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,590.56, 1,368,405.60 and 538,881.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,590.56, 1,368,405.60 and 538,881.60 is: 743,662.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,590.56 : 1,368,405.60 = 538,881.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,590.56/1,368,405.60 = 538,881.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,590.56x = 1,368,405.60 × 538,881.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,590.56x = 737,408,599,176.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,408,599,176.96/991,590.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,662.38

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