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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,180.48, 1,476,737.28 and 585,608.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,180.48, 1,476,737.28 and 585,608.64 is: 878,690.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,180.48 : 1,476,737.28 = 585,608.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,180.48/1,476,737.28 = 585,608.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,180.48x = 1,476,737.28 × 585,608.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,180.48x = 864,790,110,178.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,790,110,178.10/984,180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,690.57

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