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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,487.20, 1,391,932.80 and 996,487.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,487.20, 1,391,932.80 and 996,487.20 is: 1,391,932.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,487.20 : 1,391,932.80 = 996,487.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,487.20/1,391,932.80 = 996,487.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,487.20x = 1,391,932.80 × 996,487.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,487.20x = 1,387,043,218,460.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,043,218,460.16/996,487.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391,932.80

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