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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,865.80, 1,495,298.70 and 518,568.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,865.80, 1,495,298.70 and 518,568.90 is: 777,853.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,865.80 : 1,495,298.70 = 518,568.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,865.80/1,495,298.70 = 518,568.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,865.80x = 1,495,298.70 × 518,568.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,865.80x = 775,415,402,030.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,415,402,030.43/996,865.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,853.35

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