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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990,786.20, 1,486,640.10 and 518,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990,786.20, 1,486,640.10 and 518,005.40 is: 777,249.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990,786.20 : 1,486,640.10 = 518,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990,786.20/1,486,640.10 = 518,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990,786.20x = 1,486,640.10 × 518,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990,786.20x = 770,087,599,656.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,087,599,656.54/990,786.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,249.02

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