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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,805.10, 1,495,207.65 and 888,977.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,805.10, 1,495,207.65 and 888,977.90 is: 1,333,466.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,805.10 : 1,495,207.65 = 888,977.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,805.10/1,495,207.65 = 888,977.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,805.10x = 1,495,207.65 × 888,977.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,805.10x = 1,329,206,556,760.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,206,556,760.94/996,805.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333,466.85

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