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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,656, 1,486,892.40 and 392,703.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,656, 1,486,892.40 and 392,703.12 is: 588,820.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,656 : 1,486,892.40 = 392,703.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,656/1,486,892.40 = 392,703.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,656x = 1,486,892.40 × 392,703.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,656x = 583,907,284,584.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,907,284,584.29/991,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,820.40

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