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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,948.12, 1,476,897.06 and 511,156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,948.12, 1,476,897.06 and 511,156.44 is: 766,462.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,948.12 : 1,476,897.06 = 511,156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,948.12/1,476,897.06 = 511,156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,948.12x = 1,476,897.06 × 511,156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,948.12x = 754,925,443,436.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,925,443,436.07/984,948.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,462.14

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