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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,036, 1,485,529.80 and 654,051.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,036, 1,485,529.80 and 654,051.24 is: 979,412.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,036 : 1,485,529.80 = 654,051.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,036/1,485,529.80 = 654,051.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,036x = 1,485,529.80 × 654,051.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,036x = 971,612,607,746.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,612,607,746.95/992,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979,412.65

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