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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,459.22, 1,481,946.21 and 774,889.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,459.22, 1,481,946.21 and 774,889.68 is: 1,160,578.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,459.22 : 1,481,946.21 = 774,889.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,459.22/1,481,946.21 = 774,889.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,459.22x = 1,481,946.21 × 774,889.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,459.22x = 1,148,344,824,444.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,344,824,444.11/989,459.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160,578.22

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