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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990,779.20, 1,486,629.60 and 517,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990,779.20, 1,486,629.60 and 517,998.40 is: 777,238.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990,779.20 : 1,486,629.60 = 517,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990,779.20/1,486,629.60 = 517,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990,779.20x = 1,486,629.60 × 517,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990,779.20x = 770,071,754,192.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,071,754,192.64/990,779.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,238.52

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