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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150,082.95, 1,587,384.90 and 714,829

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150,082.95, 1,587,384.90 and 714,829 is: 986,632.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150,082.95 : 1,587,384.90 = 714,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150,082.95/1,587,384.90 = 714,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150,082.95x = 1,587,384.90 × 714,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150,082.95x = 1,134,708,760,682.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,708,760,682.10/1,150,082.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,632.10

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