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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,178.40, 1,476,267.60 and 486,514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,178.40, 1,476,267.60 and 486,514.40 is: 729,771.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,178.40 : 1,476,267.60 = 486,514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,178.40/1,476,267.60 = 486,514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,178.40x = 1,476,267.60 × 486,514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,178.40x = 718,225,445,653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,225,445,653.44/984,178.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,771.60

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