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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,258.60, 1,486,887.90 and 940,082.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,258.60, 1,486,887.90 and 940,082.80 is: 1,410,124.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,258.60 : 1,486,887.90 = 940,082.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,258.60/1,486,887.90 = 940,082.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,258.60x = 1,486,887.90 × 940,082.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,258.60x = 1,397,797,740,318.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,797,740,318.12/991,258.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410,124.20

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