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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099,963.40, 1,648,632.90 and 987,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099,963.40, 1,648,632.90 and 987,114.20 is: 1,479,493.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099,963.40 : 1,648,632.90 = 987,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099,963.40/1,648,632.90 = 987,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099,963.40x = 1,648,632.90 × 987,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099,963.40x = 1,627,388,946,177.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,388,946,177.18/1,099,963.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,493.72

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