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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990,002.70, 1,485,004.05 and 848,285.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990,002.70, 1,485,004.05 and 848,285.10 is: 1,272,427.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990,002.70 : 1,485,004.05 = 848,285.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990,002.70/1,485,004.05 = 848,285.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990,002.70x = 1,485,004.05 × 848,285.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990,002.70x = 1,259,706,809,054.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,706,809,054.66/990,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,427.65

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