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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,806.60, 1,495,209.90 and 888,979.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,806.60, 1,495,209.90 and 888,979.40 is: 1,333,469.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,806.60 : 1,495,209.90 = 888,979.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,806.60/1,495,209.90 = 888,979.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,806.60x = 1,495,209.90 × 888,979.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,806.60x = 1,329,210,799,776.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,210,799,776.06/996,806.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333,469.10

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