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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,963.20, 1,490,944.80 and 836,499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,963.20, 1,490,944.80 and 836,499.20 is: 1,254,748.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,963.20 : 1,490,944.80 = 836,499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,963.20/1,490,944.80 = 836,499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,963.20x = 1,490,944.80 × 836,499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,963.20x = 1,247,174,132,444.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,174,132,444.16/993,963.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,748.80

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