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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,512.20, 1,491,768.30 and 859,209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,512.20, 1,491,768.30 and 859,209.80 is: 1,288,814.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,512.20 : 1,491,768.30 = 859,209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,512.20/1,491,768.30 = 859,209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,512.20x = 1,491,768.30 × 859,209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,512.20x = 1,281,741,942,689.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,741,942,689.34/994,512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,814.70

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