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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,597.56, 1,487,396.88 and 654,559.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,597.56, 1,487,396.88 and 654,559.44 is: 981,839.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,597.56 : 1,487,396.88 = 654,559.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,597.56/1,487,396.88 = 654,559.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,597.56x = 1,487,396.88 × 654,559.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,597.56x = 973,589,668,830.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,589,668,830.55/991,597.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981,839.52

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