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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,151.76, 1,419,854.40 and 519,985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,151.76, 1,419,854.40 and 519,985.20 is: 780,322.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,151.76 : 1,419,854.40 = 519,985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,151.76/1,419,854.40 = 519,985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,151.76x = 1,419,854.40 × 519,985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,151.76x = 738,303,274,154.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,303,274,154.88/946,151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,322.25

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