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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,657.70, 1,494,986.55 and 878,559.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,657.70, 1,494,986.55 and 878,559.70 is: 1,317,839.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,657.70 : 1,494,986.55 = 878,559.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,657.70/1,494,986.55 = 878,559.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,657.70x = 1,494,986.55 × 878,559.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,657.70x = 1,313,434,934,872.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,434,934,872.03/996,657.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,839.55

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