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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,888.12, 1,486,991.40 and 393,272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,888.12, 1,486,991.40 and 393,272.20 is: 589,574.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,888.12 : 1,486,991.40 = 393,272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,888.12/1,486,991.40 = 393,272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,888.12x = 1,486,991.40 × 393,272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,888.12x = 584,792,379,259.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,792,379,259.08/991,888.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,574.94

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