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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,985.09, 1,477,598.61 and 336,668.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,985.09, 1,477,598.61 and 336,668.54 is: 505,044.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,985.09 : 1,477,598.61 = 336,668.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,985.09/1,477,598.61 = 336,668.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,985.09x = 1,477,598.61 × 336,668.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,985.09x = 497,460,958,715.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,460,958,715.48/984,985.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,044.15

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