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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,215.14, 1,478,376.14 and 535,967.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,215.14, 1,478,376.14 and 535,967.37 is: 804,252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,215.14 : 1,478,376.14 = 535,967.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,215.14/1,478,376.14 = 535,967.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,215.14x = 1,478,376.14 × 535,967.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,215.14x = 792,361,371,626.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,361,371,626.55/985,215.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,252.13

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