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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,503.20, 1,491,754.80 and 838,983.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,503.20, 1,491,754.80 and 838,983.20 is: 1,258,474.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,503.20 : 1,491,754.80 = 838,983.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,503.20/1,491,754.80 = 838,983.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,503.20x = 1,491,754.80 × 838,983.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,503.20x = 1,251,557,215,719.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,557,215,719.36/994,503.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258,474.80

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