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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,116.60, 1,477,674.90 and 564,046.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,116.60, 1,477,674.90 and 564,046.20 is: 846,069.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,116.60 : 1,477,674.90 = 564,046.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,116.60/1,477,674.90 = 564,046.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,116.60x = 1,477,674.90 × 564,046.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,116.60x = 833,476,912,180.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,476,912,180.38/985,116.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846,069.30

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