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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,528.33, 1,480,997.23 and 513,955.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,528.33, 1,480,997.23 and 513,955.35 is: 770,779.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,528.33 : 1,480,997.23 = 513,955.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,528.33/1,480,997.23 = 513,955.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,528.33x = 1,480,997.23 × 513,955.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,528.33x = 761,166,442,288.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,166,442,288.69/987,528.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,779.35

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