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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,811.60, 1,489,217.40 and 728,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,811.60, 1,489,217.40 and 728,427.60 is: 1,092,641.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,811.60 : 1,489,217.40 = 728,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,811.60/1,489,217.40 = 728,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,811.60x = 1,489,217.40 × 728,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,811.60x = 1,084,787,056,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,787,056,560.24/992,811.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092,641.40

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