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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,299.14, 1,487,140.84 and 392,933.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,299.14, 1,487,140.84 and 392,933.33 is: 588,882.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,299.14 : 1,487,140.84 = 392,933.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,299.14/1,487,140.84 = 392,933.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,299.14x = 1,487,140.84 × 392,933.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,299.14x = 584,347,202,440.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,347,202,440.20/992,299.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,882.10

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