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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027,599.40, 1,541,399.10 and 986,265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027,599.40, 1,541,399.10 and 986,265.10 is: 1,479,397.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027,599.40 : 1,541,399.10 = 986,265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027,599.40/1,541,399.10 = 986,265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027,599.40x = 1,541,399.10 × 986,265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027,599.40x = 1,520,228,137,501.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,228,137,501.41/1,027,599.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,397.65

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