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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,783.60, 1,493,675.40 and 820,823.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,783.60, 1,493,675.40 and 820,823.60 is: 1,231,235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,783.60 : 1,493,675.40 = 820,823.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,783.60/1,493,675.40 = 820,823.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,783.60x = 1,493,675.40 × 820,823.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,783.60x = 1,226,044,019,059.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,044,019,059.44/995,783.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,235.40

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