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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,214.14, 1,478,374.64 and 535,966.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,214.14, 1,478,374.64 and 535,966.37 is: 804,250.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,214.14 : 1,478,374.64 = 535,966.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,214.14/1,478,374.64 = 535,966.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,214.14x = 1,478,374.64 × 535,966.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,214.14x = 792,359,086,782.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,359,086,782.93/985,214.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,250.63

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