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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,249.80, 1,488,374.70 and 519,080.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,249.80, 1,488,374.70 and 519,080.20 is: 778,620.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,249.80 : 1,488,374.70 = 519,080.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,249.80/1,488,374.70 = 519,080.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,249.80x = 1,488,374.70 × 519,080.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,249.80x = 772,585,836,950.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,585,836,950.94/992,249.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,620.30

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