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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,573.42, 1,488,206.76 and 654,583.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,573.42, 1,488,206.76 and 654,583.50 is: 981,444.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,573.42 : 1,488,206.76 = 654,583.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,573.42/1,488,206.76 = 654,583.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,573.42x = 1,488,206.76 × 654,583.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,573.42x = 974,155,589,684.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,155,589,684.46/992,573.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981,444.37

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