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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,033.24, 1,488,659.00 and 788,424.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,033.24, 1,488,659.00 and 788,424.89 is: 1,183,121.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,033.24 : 1,488,659.00 = 788,424.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,033.24/1,488,659.00 = 788,424.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,033.24x = 1,488,659.00 × 788,424.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,033.24x = 1,173,695,796,937.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,695,796,937.09/992,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183,121.45

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