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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,939.20, 1,493,335.20 and 831,051.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,939.20, 1,493,335.20 and 831,051.20 is: 1,244,848.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,939.20 : 1,493,335.20 = 831,051.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,939.20/1,493,335.20 = 831,051.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,939.20x = 1,493,335.20 × 831,051.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,939.20x = 1,241,038,009,962.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,038,009,962.24/996,939.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244,848.24

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