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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,413.80, 1,494,620.70 and 987,082.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,413.80, 1,494,620.70 and 987,082.60 is: 1,480,623.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,413.80 : 1,494,620.70 = 987,082.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,413.80/1,494,620.70 = 987,082.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,413.80x = 1,494,620.70 × 987,082.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,413.80x = 1,475,314,086,569.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,314,086,569.82/996,413.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480,623.90

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