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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,657.48, 1,378,966.50 and 612,660.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,657.48, 1,378,966.50 and 612,660.36 is: 845,127.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,657.48 : 1,378,966.50 = 612,660.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,657.48/1,378,966.50 = 612,660.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,657.48x = 1,378,966.50 × 612,660.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,657.48x = 844,838,112,317.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,838,112,317.94/999,657.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845,127.59

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