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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,008.27, 1,371,549.20 and 586,237.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,008.27, 1,371,549.20 and 586,237.71 is: 808,900.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,008.27 : 1,371,549.20 = 586,237.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,008.27/1,371,549.20 = 586,237.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,008.27x = 1,371,549.20 × 586,237.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,008.27x = 804,053,859,229.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,053,859,229.14/994,008.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,900.57

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