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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,583.70, 1,376,172.23 and 589,488.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,583.70, 1,376,172.23 and 589,488.09 is: 813,202.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,583.70 : 1,376,172.23 = 589,488.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,583.70/1,376,172.23 = 589,488.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,583.70x = 1,376,172.23 × 589,488.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,583.70x = 811,237,136,426.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,237,136,426.30/997,583.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,202.08

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