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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,727.20, 1,490,590.80 and 966,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,727.20, 1,490,590.80 and 966,079.20 is: 1,449,118.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,727.20 : 1,490,590.80 = 966,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,727.20/1,490,590.80 = 966,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,727.20x = 1,490,590.80 × 966,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,727.20x = 1,440,028,767,591.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,028,767,591.36/993,727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,118.80

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