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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,959.80, 1,495,439.70 and 518,662.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,959.80, 1,495,439.70 and 518,662.90 is: 777,994.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,959.80 : 1,495,439.70 = 518,662.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,959.80/1,495,439.70 = 518,662.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,959.80x = 1,495,439.70 × 518,662.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,959.80x = 775,629,091,577.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,629,091,577.13/996,959.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,994.35

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