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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,166.94, 1,477,764.98 and 650,351.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,166.94, 1,477,764.98 and 650,351.82 is: 975,537.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,166.94 : 1,477,764.98 = 650,351.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,166.94/1,477,764.98 = 650,351.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,166.94x = 1,477,764.98 × 650,351.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,166.94x = 961,067,144,275.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,067,144,275.26/985,166.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975,537.35

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