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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,036.80, 1,486,555.20 and 825,699.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,036.80, 1,486,555.20 and 825,699.60 is: 1,238,549.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,036.80 : 1,486,555.20 = 825,699.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,036.80/1,486,555.20 = 825,699.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,036.80x = 1,486,555.20 × 825,699.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,036.80x = 1,227,448,034,017.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,448,034,017.92/991,036.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,549.40

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