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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,769.02, 1,495,951.58 and 517,134.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,769.02, 1,495,951.58 and 517,134.27 is: 776,115.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,769.02 : 1,495,951.58 = 517,134.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,769.02/1,495,951.58 = 517,134.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,769.02x = 1,495,951.58 × 517,134.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,769.02x = 773,607,828,278.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,607,828,278.65/996,769.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776,115.44

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