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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,423.22, 1,487,961.18 and 504,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,423.22, 1,487,961.18 and 504,907.20 is: 757,018.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,423.22 : 1,487,961.18 = 504,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,423.22/1,487,961.18 = 504,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,423.22x = 1,487,961.18 × 504,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,423.22x = 751,282,313,102.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,282,313,102.50/992,423.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,018.07

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