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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,311.20, 1,482,217.20 and 838,845.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,311.20, 1,482,217.20 and 838,845.60 is: 1,256,784.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,311.20 : 1,482,217.20 = 838,845.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,311.20/1,482,217.20 = 838,845.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,311.20x = 1,482,217.20 × 838,845.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,311.20x = 1,243,351,376,464.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,351,376,464.32/989,311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256,784.90

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