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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,845.70, 1,495,268.55 and 729,156.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,845.70, 1,495,268.55 and 729,156.90 is: 1,093,735.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,845.70 : 1,495,268.55 = 729,156.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,845.70/1,495,268.55 = 729,156.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,845.70x = 1,495,268.55 × 729,156.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,845.70x = 1,090,285,380,585.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,285,380,585.50/996,845.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093,735.35

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