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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,173.56, 1,370,467.86 and 585,248.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,173.56, 1,370,467.86 and 585,248.92 is: 807,577.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,173.56 : 1,370,467.86 = 585,248.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,173.56/1,370,467.86 = 585,248.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,173.56x = 1,370,467.86 × 585,248.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,173.56x = 802,064,834,959.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,064,834,959.71/993,173.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,577.72

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