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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,448.70, 1,492,973.91 and 590,378.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,448.70, 1,492,973.91 and 590,378.58 is: 886,340.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,448.70 : 1,492,973.91 = 590,378.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,448.70/1,492,973.91 = 590,378.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,448.70x = 1,492,973.91 × 590,378.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,448.70x = 881,419,816,962.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,419,816,962.85/994,448.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886,340.16

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