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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,955.42, 1,477,882.04 and 505,519.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,955.42, 1,477,882.04 and 505,519.90 is: 758,510.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,955.42 : 1,477,882.04 = 505,519.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,955.42/1,477,882.04 = 505,519.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,955.42x = 1,477,882.04 × 505,519.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,955.42x = 747,098,781,072.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,098,781,072.60/984,955.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,510.25

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