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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,717.60, 1,484,230.80 and 516,245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,717.60, 1,484,230.80 and 516,245.60 is: 774,188.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,717.60 : 1,484,230.80 = 516,245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,717.60/1,484,230.80 = 516,245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,717.60x = 1,484,230.80 × 516,245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,717.60x = 766,227,619,884.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,227,619,884.48/989,717.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,188.13

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