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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,854.73, 1,489,091.63 and 385,642.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,854.73, 1,489,091.63 and 385,642.37 is: 578,389.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,854.73 : 1,489,091.63 = 385,642.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,854.73/1,489,091.63 = 385,642.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,854.73x = 1,489,091.63 × 385,642.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,854.73x = 574,256,827,134.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,256,827,134.88/992,854.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,389.58

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