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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,608.44, 1,476,912.98 and 511,050.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,608.44, 1,476,912.98 and 511,050.04 is: 766,575.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,608.44 : 1,476,912.98 = 511,050.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,608.44/1,476,912.98 = 511,050.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,608.44x = 1,476,912.98 × 511,050.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,608.44x = 754,776,437,505.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,776,437,505.52/984,608.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,575.23

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