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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,591.86, 1,491,898.21 and 796,173.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,591.86, 1,491,898.21 and 796,173.55 is: 1,194,268.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,591.86 : 1,491,898.21 = 796,173.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,591.86/1,491,898.21 = 796,173.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,591.86x = 1,491,898.21 × 796,173.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,591.86x = 1,187,809,882,653.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,809,882,653.99/994,591.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194,268.66

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