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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,809.92, 1,501,462.71 and 801,291.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,809.92, 1,501,462.71 and 801,291.15 is: 1,204,542.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,809.92 : 1,501,462.71 = 801,291.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,809.92/1,501,462.71 = 801,291.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,809.92x = 1,501,462.71 × 801,291.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,809.92x = 1,203,108,781,578.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,108,781,578.02/998,809.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204,542.28

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