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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,746.80, 1,489,175.40 and 571,842.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,746.80, 1,489,175.40 and 571,842.80 is: 858,660.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,746.80 : 1,489,175.40 = 571,842.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,746.80/1,489,175.40 = 571,842.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,746.80x = 1,489,175.40 × 571,842.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,746.80x = 851,574,230,427.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,574,230,427.12/991,746.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,660.93

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