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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,592.88, 1,368,412.92 and 538,884.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,592.88, 1,368,412.92 and 538,884.24 is: 743,668.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,592.88 : 1,368,412.92 = 538,884.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,592.88/1,368,412.92 = 538,884.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,592.88x = 1,368,412.92 × 538,884.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,592.88x = 737,416,156,400.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,416,156,400.38/991,592.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,668.26

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