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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,447.33, 1,374,623.70 and 588,275.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,447.33, 1,374,623.70 and 588,275.74 is: 811,540.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,447.33 : 1,374,623.70 = 588,275.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,447.33/1,374,623.70 = 588,275.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,447.33x = 1,374,623.70 × 588,275.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,447.33x = 808,657,774,339.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,657,774,339.04/996,447.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,540.91

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