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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,852.80, 1,487,779.20 and 593,721.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,852.80, 1,487,779.20 and 593,721.60 is: 890,582.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,852.80 : 1,487,779.20 = 593,721.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,852.80/1,487,779.20 = 593,721.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,852.80x = 1,487,779.20 × 593,721.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,852.80x = 883,326,647,070.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,326,647,070.72/991,852.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890,582.40

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