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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,855.86, 1,489,093.31 and 385,643.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,855.86, 1,489,093.31 and 385,643.50 is: 578,391.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,855.86 : 1,489,093.31 = 385,643.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,855.86/1,489,093.31 = 385,643.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,855.86x = 1,489,093.31 × 385,643.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,855.86x = 574,259,153,136.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,259,153,136.36/992,855.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,391.26

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