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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,838.70, 1,495,258.05 and 729,149.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,838.70, 1,495,258.05 and 729,149.90 is: 1,093,724.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,838.70 : 1,495,258.05 = 729,149.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,838.70/1,495,258.05 = 729,149.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,838.70x = 1,495,258.05 × 729,149.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,838.70x = 1,090,267,257,631.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,267,257,631.70/996,838.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093,724.85

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