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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,587.66, 1,491,891.89 and 796,169.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,587.66, 1,491,891.89 and 796,169.34 is: 1,194,262.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,587.66 : 1,491,891.89 = 796,169.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,587.66/1,491,891.89 = 796,169.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,587.66x = 1,491,891.89 × 796,169.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,587.66x = 1,187,798,577,431.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,798,577,431.81/994,587.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194,262.33

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