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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,285.21, 1,378,626.35 and 636,644.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,285.21, 1,378,626.35 and 636,644.16 is: 878,322.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,285.21 : 1,378,626.35 = 636,644.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,285.21/1,378,626.35 = 636,644.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,285.21x = 1,378,626.35 × 636,644.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,285.21x = 877,694,411,366.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,694,411,366.40/999,285.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,322.23

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