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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244,139.70, 1,866,209.55 and 995,307.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244,139.70, 1,866,209.55 and 995,307.70 is: 1,492,961.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244,139.70 : 1,866,209.55 = 995,307.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244,139.70/1,866,209.55 = 995,307.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244,139.70x = 1,866,209.55 × 995,307.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244,139.70x = 1,857,452,734,928.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,452,734,928.54/1,244,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492,961.55

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