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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,890.70, 1,477,384.65 and 512,498.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,890.70, 1,477,384.65 and 512,498.70 is: 768,773.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,890.70 : 1,477,384.65 = 512,498.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,890.70/1,477,384.65 = 512,498.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,890.70x = 1,477,384.65 × 512,498.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,890.70x = 757,157,712,524.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,157,712,524.96/984,890.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,773.34

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