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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,848.70, 1,495,273.05 and 729,159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,848.70, 1,495,273.05 and 729,159.90 is: 1,093,739.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,848.70 : 1,495,273.05 = 729,159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,848.70/1,495,273.05 = 729,159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,848.70x = 1,495,273.05 × 729,159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,848.70x = 1,090,293,147,610.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,293,147,610.70/996,848.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093,739.85

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