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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,272.86, 1,488,629.90 and 537,226.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,272.86, 1,488,629.90 and 537,226.58 is: 804,338.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,272.86 : 1,488,629.90 = 537,226.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,272.86/1,488,629.90 = 537,226.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,272.86x = 1,488,629.90 × 537,226.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,272.86x = 799,731,550,062.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,731,550,062.74/994,272.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,338.11

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