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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,671.54, 1,375,244.52 and 588,716.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,671.54, 1,375,244.52 and 588,716.78 is: 812,333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,671.54 : 1,375,244.52 = 588,716.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,671.54/1,375,244.52 = 588,716.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,671.54x = 1,375,244.52 × 588,716.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,671.54x = 809,629,525,527.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,629,525,527.05/996,671.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,333.34

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