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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,247.80, 1,489,871.70 and 595,116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,247.80, 1,489,871.70 and 595,116.60 is: 892,674.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,247.80 : 1,489,871.70 = 595,116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,247.80/1,489,871.70 = 595,116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,247.80x = 1,489,871.70 × 595,116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,247.80x = 886,647,380,540.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,647,380,540.22/993,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892,674.90

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