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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,985.85, 1,477,599.74 and 336,669.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,985.85, 1,477,599.74 and 336,669.29 is: 505,045.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,985.85 : 1,477,599.74 = 336,669.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,985.85/1,477,599.74 = 336,669.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,985.85x = 1,477,599.74 × 336,669.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,985.85x = 497,462,446,298.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,462,446,298.64/984,985.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,045.27

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