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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,706.70, 1,492,501.08 and 521,279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,706.70, 1,492,501.08 and 521,279.52 is: 782,150.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,706.70 : 1,492,501.08 = 521,279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,706.70/1,492,501.08 = 521,279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,706.70x = 1,492,501.08 × 521,279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,706.70x = 778,010,246,581.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,010,246,581.88/994,706.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,150.40

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