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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,991.20, 1,484,986.80 and 741,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,991.20, 1,484,986.80 and 741,159.20 is: 1,111,738.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,991.20 : 1,484,986.80 = 741,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,991.20/1,484,986.80 = 741,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,991.20x = 1,484,986.80 × 741,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,991.20x = 1,100,611,628,698.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,611,628,698.56/989,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111,738.80

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