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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,858.20, 1,495,287.30 and 729,169.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,858.20, 1,495,287.30 and 729,169.40 is: 1,093,754.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,858.20 : 1,495,287.30 = 729,169.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,858.20/1,495,287.30 = 729,169.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,858.20x = 1,495,287.30 × 729,169.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,858.20x = 1,090,317,743,368.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,317,743,368.62/996,858.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093,754.10

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