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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,422.08, 1,487,959.28 and 504,906

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,422.08, 1,487,959.28 and 504,906 is: 757,016.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,422.08 : 1,487,959.28 = 504,906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,422.08/1,487,959.28 = 504,906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,422.08x = 1,487,959.28 × 504,906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,422.08x = 751,279,568,227.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,279,568,227.68/992,422.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,016.18

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