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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,527.20, 1,484,339.40 and 517,135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,527.20, 1,484,339.40 and 517,135.20 is: 775,728.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,527.20 : 1,484,339.40 = 517,135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,527.20/1,484,339.40 = 517,135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,527.20x = 1,484,339.40 × 517,135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,527.20x = 767,604,152,486.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,604,152,486.88/989,527.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,728.20

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