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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,920.58, 1,488,302.15 and 542,115.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,920.58, 1,488,302.15 and 542,115.94 is: 813,404.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,920.58 : 1,488,302.15 = 542,115.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,920.58/1,488,302.15 = 542,115.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,920.58x = 1,488,302.15 × 542,115.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,920.58x = 806,832,318,459.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,832,318,459.91/991,920.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,404.15

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