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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,009.27, 1,371,550.58 and 586,238.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,009.27, 1,371,550.58 and 586,238.71 is: 808,901.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,009.27 : 1,371,550.58 = 586,238.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,009.27/1,371,550.58 = 586,238.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,009.27x = 1,371,550.58 × 586,238.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,009.27x = 804,056,039,787.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,056,039,787.76/994,009.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,901.95

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