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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,718.60, 1,484,232.30 and 516,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,718.60, 1,484,232.30 and 516,246.60 is: 774,189.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,718.60 : 1,484,232.30 = 516,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,718.60/1,484,232.30 = 516,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,718.60x = 1,484,232.30 × 516,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,718.60x = 766,229,878,485.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,229,878,485.18/989,718.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,189.63

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