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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,242.80, 1,488,364.20 and 519,073.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,242.80, 1,488,364.20 and 519,073.20 is: 778,609.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,242.80 : 1,488,364.20 = 519,073.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,242.80/1,488,364.20 = 519,073.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,242.80x = 1,488,364.20 × 519,073.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,242.80x = 772,569,968,059.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,569,968,059.44/992,242.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,609.80

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