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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,263.56, 1,486,522.38 and 586,244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,263.56, 1,486,522.38 and 586,244.28 is: 878,259.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,263.56 : 1,486,522.38 = 586,244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,263.56/1,486,522.38 = 586,244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,263.56x = 1,486,522.38 × 586,244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,263.56x = 871,465,242,366.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,465,242,366.99/992,263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,259.85

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