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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,741.56, 1,368,603.24 and 589,333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,741.56, 1,368,603.24 and 589,333.56 is: 813,280.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,741.56 : 1,368,603.24 = 589,333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,741.56/1,368,603.24 = 589,333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,741.56x = 1,368,603.24 × 589,333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,741.56x = 806,563,819,656.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,563,819,656.74/991,741.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,280.25

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