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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,167.63, 1,475,086.28 and 510,855.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,167.63, 1,475,086.28 and 510,855.93 is: 764,901.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,167.63 : 1,475,086.28 = 510,855.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,167.63/1,475,086.28 = 510,855.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,167.63x = 1,475,086.28 × 510,855.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,167.63x = 753,556,570,845.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,556,570,845.36/985,167.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,901.88

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