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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,987.96, 1,242,295.92 and 518,166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,987.96, 1,242,295.92 and 518,166.92 is: 715,250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,987.96 : 1,242,295.92 = 518,166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,987.96/1,242,295.92 = 518,166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,987.96x = 1,242,295.92 × 518,166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,987.96x = 643,716,653,700.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,716,653,700.71/899,987.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,250.29

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