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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,159.46, 1,499,115.53 and 600,078.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,159.46, 1,499,115.53 and 600,078.47 is: 900,343.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,159.46 : 1,499,115.53 = 600,078.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,159.46/1,499,115.53 = 600,078.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,159.46x = 1,499,115.53 × 600,078.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,159.46x = 899,586,947,600.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,586,947,600.26/999,159.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900,343.72

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