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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,462.20, 1,492,994.16 and 590,392.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,462.20, 1,492,994.16 and 590,392.08 is: 886,360.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,462.20 : 1,492,994.16 = 590,392.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,462.20/1,492,994.16 = 590,392.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,462.20x = 1,492,994.16 × 590,392.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,462.20x = 881,451,927,550.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,451,927,550.25/994,462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886,360.41

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