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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,942.70, 1,493,340.45 and 831,054.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,942.70, 1,493,340.45 and 831,054.70 is: 1,244,853.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,942.70 : 1,493,340.45 = 831,054.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,942.70/1,493,340.45 = 831,054.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,942.70x = 1,493,340.45 × 831,054.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,942.70x = 1,241,047,599,672.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,047,599,672.62/996,942.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244,853.49

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