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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,758.73, 1,484,341.94 and 516,185.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,758.73, 1,484,341.94 and 516,185.75 is: 774,124.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,758.73 : 1,484,341.94 = 516,185.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,758.73/1,484,341.94 = 516,185.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,758.73x = 1,484,341.94 × 516,185.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,758.73x = 766,196,147,552.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,196,147,552.72/989,758.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,124.17

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