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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,463.31, 1,375,079.76 and 588,696.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,463.31, 1,375,079.76 and 588,696.47 is: 812,377.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,463.31 : 1,375,079.76 = 588,696.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,463.31/1,375,079.76 = 588,696.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,463.31x = 1,375,079.76 × 588,696.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,463.31x = 809,504,600,680.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,504,600,680.45/996,463.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,377.73

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