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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,901.72, 1,372,538.82 and 650,139.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,901.72, 1,372,538.82 and 650,139.17 is: 896,913.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,901.72 : 1,372,538.82 = 650,139.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,901.72/1,372,538.82 = 650,139.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,901.72x = 1,372,538.82 × 650,139.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,901.72x = 892,341,250,339.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,341,250,339.43/994,901.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,913.96

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