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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,592.60, 1,489,083.30 and 423,972.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,592.60, 1,489,083.30 and 423,972.60 is: 636,041.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,592.60 : 1,489,083.30 = 423,972.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,592.60/1,489,083.30 = 423,972.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,592.60x = 1,489,083.30 × 423,972.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,592.60x = 631,330,518,317.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,330,518,317.58/992,592.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,041.94

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