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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,147.18, 1,374,642.09 and 588,381.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,147.18, 1,374,642.09 and 588,381.03 is: 811,941.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,147.18 : 1,374,642.09 = 588,381.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,147.18/1,374,642.09 = 588,381.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,147.18x = 1,374,642.09 × 588,381.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,147.18x = 808,813,328,795.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,813,328,795.55/996,147.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,941.59

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