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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,265.56, 1,486,525.38 and 586,246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,265.56, 1,486,525.38 and 586,246.28 is: 878,262.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,265.56 : 1,486,525.38 = 586,246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,265.56/1,486,525.38 = 586,246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,265.56x = 1,486,525.38 × 586,246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,265.56x = 871,469,974,150.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,469,974,150.59/992,265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,262.85

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