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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,149.18, 1,374,644.85 and 588,383.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,149.18, 1,374,644.85 and 588,383.03 is: 811,944.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,149.18 : 1,374,644.85 = 588,383.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,149.18/1,374,644.85 = 588,383.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,149.18x = 1,374,644.85 × 588,383.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,149.18x = 808,817,702,016.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,817,702,016.90/996,149.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,944.35

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