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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,857.80, 1,495,286.70 and 518,560.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,857.80, 1,495,286.70 and 518,560.90 is: 777,841.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,857.80 : 1,495,286.70 = 518,560.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,857.80/1,495,286.70 = 518,560.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,857.80x = 1,495,286.70 × 518,560.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,857.80x = 775,397,216,910.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,397,216,910.03/996,857.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,841.35

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