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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,997.80, 1,490,112.30 and 520,022.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,997.80, 1,490,112.30 and 520,022.60 is: 780,356.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,997.80 : 1,490,112.30 = 520,022.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,997.80/1,490,112.30 = 520,022.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,997.80x = 1,490,112.30 × 520,022.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,997.80x = 774,892,072,537.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,892,072,537.98/992,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,356.28

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