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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,827.20, 1,375,612.32 and 614,701.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,827.20, 1,375,612.32 and 614,701.12 is: 848,281.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,827.20 : 1,375,612.32 = 614,701.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,827.20/1,375,612.32 = 614,701.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,827.20x = 1,375,612.32 × 614,701.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,827.20x = 845,590,433,789.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,590,433,789.80/996,827.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,281.86

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