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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,255.16, 1,486,396.15 and 940,498.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,255.16, 1,486,396.15 and 940,498.86 is: 1,401,801.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,255.16 : 1,486,396.15 = 940,498.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,255.16/1,486,396.15 = 940,498.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,255.16x = 1,486,396.15 × 940,498.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,255.16x = 1,397,953,893,096.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,953,893,096.43/997,255.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401,801.62

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