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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,734.20, 1,492,101.30 and 859,431.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,734.20, 1,492,101.30 and 859,431.80 is: 1,289,147.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,734.20 : 1,492,101.30 = 859,431.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,734.20/1,492,101.30 = 859,431.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,734.20x = 1,492,101.30 × 859,431.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,734.20x = 1,282,359,306,041.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,359,306,041.34/994,734.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,147.70

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