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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,727.40, 1,496,591.10 and 891,973.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,727.40, 1,496,591.10 and 891,973.80 is: 1,337,960.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,727.40 : 1,496,591.10 = 891,973.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,727.40/1,496,591.10 = 891,973.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,727.40x = 1,496,591.10 × 891,973.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,727.40x = 1,334,920,050,513.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,920,050,513.18/997,727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337,960.70

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