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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,241.64, 1,475,516.52 and 629,152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,241.64, 1,475,516.52 and 629,152.68 is: 942,230.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,241.64 : 1,475,516.52 = 629,152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,241.64/1,475,516.52 = 629,152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,241.64x = 1,475,516.52 × 629,152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,241.64x = 928,325,172,942.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,325,172,942.27/985,241.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942,230.96

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