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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,256.16, 1,486,397.64 and 940,499.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,256.16, 1,486,397.64 and 940,499.86 is: 1,401,803.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,256.16 : 1,486,397.64 = 940,499.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,256.16/1,486,397.64 = 940,499.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,256.16x = 1,486,397.64 × 940,499.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,256.16x = 1,397,956,772,324.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,956,772,324.33/997,256.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401,803.10

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