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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,525.20, 1,484,336.40 and 517,133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,525.20, 1,484,336.40 and 517,133.20 is: 775,725.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,525.20 : 1,484,336.40 = 517,133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,525.20/1,484,336.40 = 517,133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,525.20x = 1,484,336.40 × 517,133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,525.20x = 767,599,632,408.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,599,632,408.48/989,525.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,725.20

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