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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,849.80, 1,490,774.70 and 657,926.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,849.80, 1,490,774.70 and 657,926.60 is: 986,889.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,849.80 : 1,490,774.70 = 657,926.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,849.80/1,490,774.70 = 657,926.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,849.80x = 1,490,774.70 × 657,926.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,849.80x = 980,820,329,737.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,820,329,737.02/993,849.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,889.90

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