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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,669.97, 1,485,247.43 and 588,079.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,669.97, 1,485,247.43 and 588,079.38 is: 879,893.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,669.97 : 1,485,247.43 = 588,079.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,669.97/1,485,247.43 = 588,079.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,669.97x = 1,485,247.43 × 588,079.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,669.97x = 873,443,387,780.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,443,387,780.99/992,669.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,893.03

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