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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,595.60, 1,489,087.80 and 423,975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,595.60, 1,489,087.80 and 423,975.60 is: 636,046.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,595.60 : 1,489,087.80 = 423,975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,595.60/1,489,087.80 = 423,975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,595.60x = 1,489,087.80 × 423,975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,595.60x = 631,336,893,457.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,336,893,457.68/992,595.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,046.44

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