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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,464.31, 1,375,081.14 and 588,697.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,464.31, 1,375,081.14 and 588,697.47 is: 812,379.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,464.31 : 1,375,081.14 = 588,697.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,464.31/1,375,081.14 = 588,697.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,464.31x = 1,375,081.14 × 588,697.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,464.31x = 809,506,788,162.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,506,788,162.72/996,464.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,379.11

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