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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,941.70, 1,495,412.55 and 729,252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,941.70, 1,495,412.55 and 729,252.90 is: 1,093,879.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,941.70 : 1,495,412.55 = 729,252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,941.70/1,495,412.55 = 729,252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,941.70x = 1,495,412.55 × 729,252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,941.70x = 1,090,533,938,783.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,533,938,783.90/996,941.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093,879.35

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