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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,735.80, 1,489,158.90 and 571,831.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,735.80, 1,489,158.90 and 571,831.80 is: 858,644.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,735.80 : 1,489,158.90 = 571,831.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,735.80/1,489,158.90 = 571,831.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,735.80x = 1,489,158.90 × 571,831.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,735.80x = 851,548,414,273.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,548,414,273.02/991,735.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,644.42

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