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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,838.80, 1,476,221.40 and 385,568.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,838.80, 1,476,221.40 and 385,568.40 is: 577,946.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,838.80 : 1,476,221.40 = 385,568.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,838.80/1,476,221.40 = 385,568.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,838.80x = 1,476,221.40 × 385,568.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,838.80x = 569,184,323,243.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,184,323,243.76/984,838.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,946.69

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