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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,743.56, 1,368,606 and 589,335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,743.56, 1,368,606 and 589,335.56 is: 813,283.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,743.56 : 1,368,606 = 589,335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,743.56/1,368,606 = 589,335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,743.56x = 1,368,606 × 589,335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,743.56x = 806,568,183,429.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,568,183,429.36/991,743.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,283.01

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