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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,969.20, 1,477,453.80 and 565,065.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,969.20, 1,477,453.80 and 565,065.20 is: 847,597.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,969.20 : 1,477,453.80 = 565,065.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,969.20/1,477,453.80 = 565,065.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,969.20x = 1,477,453.80 × 565,065.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,969.20x = 834,857,726,987.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,857,726,987.76/984,969.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,597.80

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