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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,871.80, 1,492,362.90 and 573,967.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,871.80, 1,492,362.90 and 573,967.80 is: 861,849.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,871.80 : 1,492,362.90 = 573,967.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,871.80/1,492,362.90 = 573,967.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,871.80x = 1,492,362.90 × 573,967.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,871.80x = 856,568,250,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,568,250,514.62/993,871.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,849.84

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