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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,599.46, 1,371,346.20 and 585,677.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,599.46, 1,371,346.20 and 585,677.16 is: 808,339.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,599.46 : 1,371,346.20 = 585,677.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,599.46/1,371,346.20 = 585,677.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,599.46x = 1,371,346.20 × 585,677.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,599.46x = 803,166,147,792.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,166,147,792.79/993,599.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,339.96

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