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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,949.20, 1,493,350.20 and 831,061.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,949.20, 1,493,350.20 and 831,061.20 is: 1,244,863.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,949.20 : 1,493,350.20 = 831,061.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,949.20/1,493,350.20 = 831,061.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,949.20x = 1,493,350.20 × 831,061.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,949.20x = 1,241,065,409,232.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,065,409,232.24/996,949.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244,863.24

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