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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,837.70, 1,495,256.55 and 729,148.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,837.70, 1,495,256.55 and 729,148.90 is: 1,093,723.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,837.70 : 1,495,256.55 = 729,148.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,837.70/1,495,256.55 = 729,148.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,837.70x = 1,495,256.55 × 729,148.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,837.70x = 1,090,264,668,650.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,264,668,650.30/996,837.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093,723.35

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