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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,323.70, 1,489,985.55 and 593,758.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,323.70, 1,489,985.55 and 593,758.80 is: 890,638.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,323.70 : 1,489,985.55 = 593,758.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,323.70/1,489,985.55 = 593,758.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,323.70x = 1,489,985.55 × 593,758.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,323.70x = 884,692,032,185.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,692,032,185.34/993,323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890,638.20

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