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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,266.49, 1,486,526.79 and 586,247.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,266.49, 1,486,526.79 and 586,247.21 is: 878,264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,266.49 : 1,486,526.79 = 586,247.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,266.49/1,486,526.79 = 586,247.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,266.49x = 1,486,526.79 × 586,247.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,266.49x = 871,472,175,795.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,472,175,795.12/992,266.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,264.25

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