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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,459.20, 1,488,688.80 and 572,555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,459.20, 1,488,688.80 and 572,555.20 is: 858,832.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,459.20 : 1,488,688.80 = 572,555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,459.20/1,488,688.80 = 572,555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,459.20x = 1,488,688.80 × 572,555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,459.20x = 852,356,513,621.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,356,513,621.76/992,459.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,832.80

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