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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,523.70, 1,491,785.55 and 859,221.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,523.70, 1,491,785.55 and 859,221.30 is: 1,288,831.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,523.70 : 1,491,785.55 = 859,221.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,523.70/1,491,785.55 = 859,221.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,523.70x = 1,491,785.55 × 859,221.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,523.70x = 1,281,773,919,592.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,773,919,592.22/994,523.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,831.95

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