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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990,541.20, 1,485,811.80 and 848,823.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990,541.20, 1,485,811.80 and 848,823.60 is: 1,273,235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990,541.20 : 1,485,811.80 = 848,823.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990,541.20/1,485,811.80 = 848,823.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990,541.20x = 1,485,811.80 × 848,823.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990,541.20x = 1,261,192,120,998.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,192,120,998.48/990,541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273,235.40

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