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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,834.40, 1,495,251.60 and 618,920.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,834.40, 1,495,251.60 and 618,920.80 is: 928,381.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,834.40 : 1,495,251.60 = 618,920.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,834.40/1,495,251.60 = 618,920.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,834.40x = 1,495,251.60 × 618,920.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,834.40x = 925,442,316,473.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,442,316,473.28/996,834.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,381.20

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