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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,950.80, 1,495,426.20 and 518,653.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,950.80, 1,495,426.20 and 518,653.90 is: 777,980.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,950.80 : 1,495,426.20 = 518,653.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,950.80/1,495,426.20 = 518,653.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,950.80x = 1,495,426.20 × 518,653.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,950.80x = 775,608,630,792.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,608,630,792.18/996,950.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,980.85

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