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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,572.99, 1,376,157.48 and 589,477.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,572.99, 1,376,157.48 and 589,477.41 is: 813,187.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,572.99 : 1,376,157.48 = 589,477.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,572.99/1,376,157.48 = 589,477.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,572.99x = 1,376,157.48 × 589,477.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,572.99x = 811,213,747,062.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,213,747,062.53/997,572.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,187.36

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