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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,087.90, 1,478,287.95 and 452,334.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,087.90, 1,478,287.95 and 452,334.70 is: 678,803.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,087.90 : 1,478,287.95 = 452,334.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,087.90/1,478,287.95 = 452,334.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,087.90x = 1,478,287.95 × 452,334.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,087.90x = 668,680,936,376.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,680,936,376.87/985,087.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,803.32

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