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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,942.30, 1,495,413.45 and 518,645.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,942.30, 1,495,413.45 and 518,645.40 is: 777,968.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,942.30 : 1,495,413.45 = 518,645.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,942.30/1,495,413.45 = 518,645.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,942.30x = 1,495,413.45 × 518,645.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,942.30x = 775,589,306,940.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,589,306,940.63/996,942.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,968.10

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