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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,169.40, 1,488,254.10 and 656,246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,169.40, 1,488,254.10 and 656,246.20 is: 984,369.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,169.40 : 1,488,254.10 = 656,246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,169.40/1,488,254.10 = 656,246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,169.40x = 1,488,254.10 × 656,246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,169.40x = 976,661,097,759.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,661,097,759.42/992,169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984,369.30

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