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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,037.70, 1,491,056.55 and 836,573.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,037.70, 1,491,056.55 and 836,573.70 is: 1,254,860.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,037.70 : 1,491,056.55 = 836,573.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,037.70/1,491,056.55 = 836,573.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,037.70x = 1,491,056.55 × 836,573.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,037.70x = 1,247,378,694,942.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,378,694,942.73/994,037.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,860.55

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