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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,171.20, 1,477,140.48 and 416,257.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,171.20, 1,477,140.48 and 416,257.92 is: 624,126.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,171.20 : 1,477,140.48 = 416,257.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,171.20/1,477,140.48 = 416,257.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,171.20x = 1,477,140.48 × 416,257.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,171.20x = 614,871,423,752.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,871,423,752.60/985,171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,126.47

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