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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,264.40, 1,488,396.60 and 588,106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,264.40, 1,488,396.60 and 588,106.80 is: 882,160.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,264.40 : 1,488,396.60 = 588,106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,264.40/1,488,396.60 = 588,106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,264.40x = 1,488,396.60 × 588,106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,264.40x = 875,336,161,556.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,336,161,556.88/992,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,160.20

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