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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,631.40, 1,491,947.10 and 837,167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,631.40, 1,491,947.10 and 837,167.40 is: 1,255,751.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,631.40 : 1,491,947.10 = 837,167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,631.40/1,491,947.10 = 837,167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,631.40x = 1,491,947.10 × 837,167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,631.40x = 1,249,009,474,644.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,009,474,644.54/994,631.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,751.10

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