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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,223.60, 1,488,335.40 and 985,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,223.60, 1,488,335.40 and 985,225.20 is: 1,477,837.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,223.60 : 1,488,335.40 = 985,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,223.60/1,488,335.40 = 985,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,223.60x = 1,488,335.40 × 985,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,223.60x = 1,466,345,542,132.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,345,542,132.08/992,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477,837.80

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