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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,974.80, 1,487,962.20 and 593,843.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,974.80, 1,487,962.20 and 593,843.60 is: 890,765.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,974.80 : 1,487,962.20 = 593,843.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,974.80/1,487,962.20 = 593,843.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,974.80x = 1,487,962.20 × 593,843.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,974.80x = 883,616,829,511.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,616,829,511.92/991,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890,765.40

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