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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,306.72, 1,376,282.08 and 589,555.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,306.72, 1,376,282.08 and 589,555.52 is: 813,585.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,306.72 : 1,376,282.08 = 589,555.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,306.72/1,376,282.08 = 589,555.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,306.72x = 1,376,282.08 × 589,555.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,306.72x = 811,394,697,341.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,394,697,341.08/997,306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,585.91

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