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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,851.18, 1,489,898.85 and 401,875.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,851.18, 1,489,898.85 and 401,875.18 is: 603,064.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,851.18 : 1,489,898.85 = 401,875.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,851.18/1,489,898.85 = 401,875.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,851.18x = 1,489,898.85 × 401,875.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,851.18x = 598,753,368,525.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,753,368,525.54/992,851.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,064.57

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