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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,732.20, 1,484,598.30 and 848,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,732.20, 1,484,598.30 and 848,014.60 is: 1,272,021.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,732.20 : 1,484,598.30 = 848,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,732.20/1,484,598.30 = 848,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,732.20x = 1,484,598.30 × 848,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,732.20x = 1,258,961,033,535.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,961,033,535.18/989,732.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,021.90

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