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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,195.39, 1,495,089.28 and 516,559.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,195.39, 1,495,089.28 and 516,559.86 is: 775,252.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,195.39 : 1,495,089.28 = 516,559.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,195.39/1,495,089.28 = 516,559.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,195.39x = 1,495,089.28 × 516,559.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,195.39x = 772,303,110,455.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,303,110,455.70/996,195.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,252.65

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