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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,881.44, 1,492,762.80 and 521,454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,881.44, 1,492,762.80 and 521,454.24 is: 782,412.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,881.44 : 1,492,762.80 = 521,454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,881.44/1,492,762.80 = 521,454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,881.44x = 1,492,762.80 × 521,454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,881.44x = 778,407,491,374.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,407,491,374.27/994,881.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,412.32

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