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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,442.70, 1,492,964.92 and 590,372.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,442.70, 1,492,964.92 and 590,372.58 is: 886,331.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,442.70 : 1,492,964.92 = 590,372.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,442.70/1,492,964.92 = 590,372.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,442.70x = 1,492,964.92 × 590,372.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,442.70x = 881,405,551,669.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,405,551,669.89/994,442.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886,331.16

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