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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,711.60, 1,490,317.80 and 816,252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,711.60, 1,490,317.80 and 816,252.40 is: 1,222,942.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,711.60 : 1,490,317.80 = 816,252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,711.60/1,490,317.80 = 816,252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,711.60x = 1,490,317.80 × 816,252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,711.60x = 1,216,475,481,012.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,475,481,012.72/994,711.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,942.89

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