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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,937.20, 1,490,905.80 and 726,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,937.20, 1,490,905.80 and 726,248.40 is: 1,089,372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,937.20 : 1,490,905.80 = 726,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,937.20/1,490,905.80 = 726,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,937.20x = 1,490,905.80 × 726,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,937.20x = 1,082,767,951,800.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,767,951,800.72/993,937.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089,372.60

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