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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,459.80, 1,375,074.95 and 588,692.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,459.80, 1,375,074.95 and 588,692.97 is: 812,372.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,459.80 : 1,375,074.95 = 588,692.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,459.80/1,375,074.95 = 588,692.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,459.80x = 1,375,074.95 × 588,692.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,459.80x = 809,496,953,344.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,496,953,344.64/996,459.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,372.92

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