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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,430.80, 1,488,646.20 and 519,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,430.80, 1,488,646.20 and 519,261.20 is: 778,891.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,430.80 : 1,488,646.20 = 519,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,430.80/1,488,646.20 = 519,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,430.80x = 1,488,646.20 × 519,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,430.80x = 772,996,212,187.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,996,212,187.44/992,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,891.80

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