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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,715.60, 1,484,227.80 and 516,243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,715.60, 1,484,227.80 and 516,243.60 is: 774,185.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,715.60 : 1,484,227.80 = 516,243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,715.60/1,484,227.80 = 516,243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,715.60x = 1,484,227.80 × 516,243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,715.60x = 766,223,102,692.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,223,102,692.08/989,715.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,185.13

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