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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,646.82, 1,487,479.95 and 392,753.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,646.82, 1,487,479.95 and 392,753.88 is: 589,134.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,646.82 : 1,487,479.95 = 392,753.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,646.82/1,487,479.95 = 392,753.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,646.82x = 1,487,479.95 × 392,753.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,646.82x = 584,213,521,784.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,213,521,784.71/991,646.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,134.67

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