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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,163.52, 1,489,367.15 and 588,469.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,163.52, 1,489,367.15 and 588,469.93 is: 882,480.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,163.52 : 1,489,367.15 = 588,469.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,163.52/1,489,367.15 = 588,469.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,163.52x = 1,489,367.15 × 588,469.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,163.52x = 876,447,777,700.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,447,777,700.74/993,163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,480.84

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