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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,978.34, 1,369,056.74 and 584,118.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,978.34, 1,369,056.74 and 584,118.14 is: 806,157.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,978.34 : 1,369,056.74 = 584,118.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,978.34/1,369,056.74 = 584,118.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,978.34x = 1,369,056.74 × 584,118.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,978.34x = 799,690,870,453.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,690,870,453.75/991,978.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,157.59

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