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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,833.58, 1,488,869.54 and 587,809.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,833.58, 1,488,869.54 and 587,809.74 is: 880,602.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,833.58 : 1,488,869.54 = 587,809.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,833.58/1,488,869.54 = 587,809.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,833.58x = 1,488,869.54 × 587,809.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,833.58x = 875,172,017,201.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,172,017,201.32/993,833.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,602.18

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