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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,812.20, 1,375,591.62 and 614,686.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,812.20, 1,375,591.62 and 614,686.12 is: 848,261.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,812.20 : 1,375,591.62 = 614,686.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,812.20/1,375,591.62 = 614,686.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,812.20x = 1,375,591.62 × 614,686.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,812.20x = 845,557,075,602.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,557,075,602.32/996,812.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,261.16

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