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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,259.40, 1,488,389.10 and 588,101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,259.40, 1,488,389.10 and 588,101.80 is: 882,152.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,259.40 : 1,488,389.10 = 588,101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,259.40/1,488,389.10 = 588,101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,259.40x = 1,488,389.10 × 588,101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,259.40x = 875,324,308,810.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,324,308,810.38/992,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,152.70

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