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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,739.20, 1,492,108.80 and 859,436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,739.20, 1,492,108.80 and 859,436.80 is: 1,289,155.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,739.20 : 1,492,108.80 = 859,436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,739.20/1,492,108.80 = 859,436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,739.20x = 1,492,108.80 × 859,436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,739.20x = 1,282,373,212,323.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,373,212,323.84/994,739.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,155.20

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