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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,957.70, 1,490,936.55 and 836,493.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,957.70, 1,490,936.55 and 836,493.70 is: 1,254,740.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,957.70 : 1,490,936.55 = 836,493.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,957.70/1,490,936.55 = 836,493.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,957.70x = 1,490,936.55 × 836,493.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,957.70x = 1,247,159,031,174.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,159,031,174.73/993,957.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,740.55

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