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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,876.80, 1,476,278.40 and 385,606.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,876.80, 1,476,278.40 and 385,606.40 is: 578,003.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,876.80 : 1,476,278.40 = 385,606.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,876.80/1,476,278.40 = 385,606.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,876.80x = 1,476,278.40 × 385,606.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,876.80x = 569,262,399,221.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,262,399,221.76/984,876.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,003.66

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