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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,254.20, 1,479,429.90 and 513,862.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,254.20, 1,479,429.90 and 513,862.20 is: 770,818.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,254.20 : 1,479,429.90 = 513,862.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,254.20/1,479,429.90 = 513,862.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,254.20x = 1,479,429.90 × 513,862.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,254.20x = 760,223,103,159.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,223,103,159.78/986,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,818.62

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