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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,109.80, 1,489,664.70 and 519,940.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,109.80, 1,489,664.70 and 519,940.20 is: 779,910.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,109.80 : 1,489,664.70 = 519,940.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,109.80/1,489,664.70 = 519,940.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,109.80x = 1,489,664.70 × 519,940.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,109.80x = 774,536,562,050.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,536,562,050.94/993,109.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,910.30

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