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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,008.77, 1,371,549.89 and 586,238.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,008.77, 1,371,549.89 and 586,238.21 is: 808,901.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,008.77 : 1,371,549.89 = 586,238.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,008.77/1,371,549.89 = 586,238.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,008.77x = 1,371,549.89 × 586,238.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,008.77x = 804,054,949,508.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,054,949,508.11/994,008.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,901.26

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