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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,013.80, 1,489,520.70 and 519,844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,013.80, 1,489,520.70 and 519,844.20 is: 779,766.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,013.80 : 1,489,520.70 = 519,844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,013.80/1,489,520.70 = 519,844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,013.80x = 1,489,520.70 × 519,844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,013.80x = 774,318,696,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,318,696,674.94/993,013.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,766.30

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