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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,883.44, 1,492,765.80 and 521,456.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,883.44, 1,492,765.80 and 521,456.24 is: 782,415.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,883.44 : 1,492,765.80 = 521,456.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,883.44/1,492,765.80 = 521,456.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,883.44x = 1,492,765.80 × 521,456.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,883.44x = 778,412,041,268.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,412,041,268.59/994,883.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,415.32

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