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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,759.65, 1,485,689.30 and 876,641.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,759.65, 1,485,689.30 and 876,641.78 is: 1,315,892.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,759.65 : 1,485,689.30 = 876,641.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,759.65/1,485,689.30 = 876,641.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,759.65x = 1,485,689.30 × 876,641.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,759.65x = 1,302,417,318,384.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,417,318,384.78/989,759.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315,892.52

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