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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,264.61, 1,486,523.98 and 586,245.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,264.61, 1,486,523.98 and 586,245.33 is: 878,261.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,264.61 : 1,486,523.98 = 586,245.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,264.61/1,486,523.98 = 586,245.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,264.61x = 1,486,523.98 × 586,245.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,264.61x = 871,467,739,742.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,467,739,742.40/992,264.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,261.43

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