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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,487.40, 1,491,731.10 and 837,023.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,487.40, 1,491,731.10 and 837,023.40 is: 1,255,535.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,487.40 : 1,491,731.10 = 837,023.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,487.40/1,491,731.10 = 837,023.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,487.40x = 1,491,731.10 × 837,023.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,487.40x = 1,248,613,837,207.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,613,837,207.74/994,487.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,535.10

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