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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,615.35, 1,375,148.09 and 588,783.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,615.35, 1,375,148.09 and 588,783.59 is: 812,414.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,615.35 : 1,375,148.09 = 588,783.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,615.35/1,375,148.09 = 588,783.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,615.35x = 1,375,148.09 × 588,783.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,615.35x = 809,664,629,211.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,664,629,211.84/996,615.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,414.37

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