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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,986.33, 1,374,421.37 and 588,219.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,986.33, 1,374,421.37 and 588,219.57 is: 811,719.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,986.33 : 1,374,421.37 = 588,219.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,986.33/1,374,421.37 = 588,219.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,986.33x = 1,374,421.37 × 588,219.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,986.33x = 808,461,544,319.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,461,544,319.11/995,986.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,719.52

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