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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,856.80, 1,487,785.20 and 593,725.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,856.80, 1,487,785.20 and 593,725.60 is: 890,588.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,856.80 : 1,487,785.20 = 593,725.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,856.80/1,487,785.20 = 593,725.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,856.80x = 1,487,785.20 × 593,725.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,856.80x = 883,336,160,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,336,160,541.12/991,856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890,588.40

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