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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,289.30, 1,486,555.86 and 586,267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,289.30, 1,486,555.86 and 586,267.29 is: 878,291.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,289.30 : 1,486,555.86 = 586,267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,289.30/1,486,555.86 = 586,267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,289.30x = 1,486,555.86 × 586,267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,289.30x = 871,519,075,475.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,519,075,475.82/992,289.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,291.32

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