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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,495.20, 1,494,742.80 and 941,382.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,495.20, 1,494,742.80 and 941,382.80 is: 1,412,074.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,495.20 : 1,494,742.80 = 941,382.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,495.20/1,494,742.80 = 941,382.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,495.20x = 1,494,742.80 × 941,382.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,495.20x = 1,407,125,162,343.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,125,162,343.84/996,495.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412,074.20

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