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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,719.40, 1,483,266.90 and 876,870.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,719.40, 1,483,266.90 and 876,870.20 is: 1,314,142.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,719.40 : 1,483,266.90 = 876,870.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,719.40/1,483,266.90 = 876,870.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,719.40x = 1,483,266.90 × 876,870.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,719.40x = 1,300,632,543,256.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,632,543,256.38/989,719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314,142.72

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