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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,265.10, 1,477,897.65 and 945,899.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,265.10, 1,477,897.65 and 945,899.10 is: 1,418,848.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,265.10 : 1,477,897.65 = 945,899.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,265.10/1,477,897.65 = 945,899.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,265.10x = 1,477,897.65 × 945,899.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,265.10x = 1,397,942,057,027.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,942,057,027.12/985,265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418,848.65

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