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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,071.80, 1,490,223.30 and 520,096.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,071.80, 1,490,223.30 and 520,096.60 is: 780,467.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,071.80 : 1,490,223.30 = 520,096.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,071.80/1,490,223.30 = 520,096.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,071.80x = 1,490,223.30 × 520,096.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,071.80x = 775,060,071,570.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,060,071,570.78/993,071.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,467.31

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