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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,949.20, 1,495,423.80 and 886,724.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,949.20, 1,495,423.80 and 886,724.40 is: 1,330,086.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,949.20 : 1,495,423.80 = 886,724.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,949.20/1,495,423.80 = 886,724.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,949.20x = 1,495,423.80 × 886,724.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,949.20x = 1,326,028,771,800.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,028,771,800.72/996,949.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330,086.60

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