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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,085.58, 1,486,359.50 and 888,731.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,085.58, 1,486,359.50 and 888,731.55 is: 1,326,165.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,085.58 : 1,486,359.50 = 888,731.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,085.58/1,486,359.50 = 888,731.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,085.58x = 1,486,359.50 × 888,731.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,085.58x = 1,320,974,584,514.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,974,584,514.05/996,085.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326,165.76

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