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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,773.40, 1,477,160.10 and 486,072.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,773.40, 1,477,160.10 and 486,072.60 is: 729,108.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,773.40 : 1,477,160.10 = 486,072.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,773.40/1,477,160.10 = 486,072.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,773.40x = 1,477,160.10 × 486,072.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,773.40x = 718,007,050,423.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,007,050,423.26/984,773.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,108.90

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