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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,002.80, 1,488,004.20 and 518,833.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,002.80, 1,488,004.20 and 518,833.20 is: 778,249.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,002.80 : 1,488,004.20 = 518,833.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,002.80/1,488,004.20 = 518,833.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,002.80x = 1,488,004.20 × 518,833.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,002.80x = 772,025,980,699.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,025,980,699.44/992,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,249.80

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