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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,853.30, 1,495,279.95 and 518,556.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,853.30, 1,495,279.95 and 518,556.40 is: 777,834.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,853.30 : 1,495,279.95 = 518,556.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,853.30/1,495,279.95 = 518,556.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,853.30x = 1,495,279.95 × 518,556.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,853.30x = 775,386,987,864.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,386,987,864.18/996,853.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,834.60

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