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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,031.99, 1,485,523.82 and 654,047.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,031.99, 1,485,523.82 and 654,047.24 is: 979,406.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,031.99 : 1,485,523.82 = 654,047.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,031.99/1,485,523.82 = 654,047.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,031.99x = 1,485,523.82 × 654,047.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,031.99x = 971,602,743,727.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,602,743,727.40/992,031.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979,406.67

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