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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,265.40, 1,478,554.20 and 452,512.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,265.40, 1,478,554.20 and 452,512.20 is: 679,069.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,265.40 : 1,478,554.20 = 452,512.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,265.40/1,478,554.20 = 452,512.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,265.40x = 1,478,554.20 × 452,512.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,265.40x = 669,063,813,861.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,063,813,861.24/985,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,069.63

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