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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,788.92, 1,488,758.82 and 594,744.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,788.92, 1,488,758.82 and 594,744.04 is: 890,964.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,788.92 : 1,488,758.82 = 594,744.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,788.92/1,488,758.82 = 594,744.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,788.92x = 1,488,758.82 × 594,744.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,788.92x = 885,430,435,192.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,430,435,192.43/993,788.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890,964.29

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