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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,199.57, 1,478,352.98 and 535,951.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,199.57, 1,478,352.98 and 535,951.90 is: 804,229.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,199.57 : 1,478,352.98 = 535,951.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,199.57/1,478,352.98 = 535,951.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,199.57x = 1,478,352.98 × 535,951.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,199.57x = 792,326,086,145.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,326,086,145.66/985,199.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,229.03

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