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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,635.80, 1,371,396.23 and 585,713.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,635.80, 1,371,396.23 and 585,713.41 is: 808,389.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,635.80 : 1,371,396.23 = 585,713.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,635.80/1,371,396.23 = 585,713.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,635.80x = 1,371,396.23 × 585,713.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,635.80x = 803,245,159,405.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,245,159,405.88/993,635.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,389.91

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