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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,993.12, 1,362,678.18 and 850,406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,993.12, 1,362,678.18 and 850,406.20 is: 1,172,913.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,993.12 : 1,362,678.18 = 850,406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,993.12/1,362,678.18 = 850,406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,993.12x = 1,362,678.18 × 850,406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,993.12x = 1,158,829,972,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,829,972,876.72/987,993.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172,913.00

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