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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,139.40, 1,476,209.10 and 486,475.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,139.40, 1,476,209.10 and 486,475.40 is: 729,713.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,139.40 : 1,476,209.10 = 486,475.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,139.40/1,476,209.10 = 486,475.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,139.40x = 1,476,209.10 × 486,475.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,139.40x = 718,139,412,406.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,139,412,406.14/984,139.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,713.10

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