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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,742.30, 1,485,359.82 and 724,187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,742.30, 1,485,359.82 and 724,187.94 is: 1,086,828.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,742.30 : 1,485,359.82 = 724,187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,742.30/1,485,359.82 = 724,187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,742.30x = 1,485,359.82 × 724,187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,742.30x = 1,075,679,668,204.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,679,668,204.57/989,742.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086,828.02

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