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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,027, 1,489,834.26 and 572,604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,027, 1,489,834.26 and 572,604.60 is: 859,076.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,027 : 1,489,834.26 = 572,604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,027/1,489,834.26 = 572,604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,027x = 1,489,834.26 × 572,604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,027x = 853,085,950,513.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,085,950,513.60/993,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,076.29

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