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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,273.40, 1,477,910.10 and 630,979.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,273.40, 1,477,910.10 and 630,979.40 is: 946,469.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,273.40 : 1,477,910.10 = 630,979.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,273.40/1,477,910.10 = 630,979.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,273.40x = 1,477,910.10 × 630,979.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,273.40x = 932,530,828,151.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,530,828,151.94/985,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946,469.10

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