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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,687.80, 1,495,031.70 and 937,638.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,687.80, 1,495,031.70 and 937,638.80 is: 1,406,458.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,687.80 : 1,495,031.70 = 937,638.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,687.80/1,495,031.70 = 937,638.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,687.80x = 1,495,031.70 × 937,638.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,687.80x = 1,401,799,729,149.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,799,729,149.96/996,687.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406,458.20

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