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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,577.96, 1,376,164.38 and 589,482.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,577.96, 1,376,164.38 and 589,482.44 is: 813,194.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,577.96 : 1,376,164.38 = 589,482.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,577.96/1,376,164.38 = 589,482.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,577.96x = 1,376,164.38 × 589,482.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,577.96x = 811,224,736,563.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,224,736,563.49/997,577.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,194.33

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