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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,273.80, 1,477,910.70 and 512,881.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,273.80, 1,477,910.70 and 512,881.80 is: 769,322.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,273.80 : 1,477,910.70 = 512,881.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,273.80/1,477,910.70 = 512,881.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,273.80x = 1,477,910.70 × 512,881.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,273.80x = 757,993,500,055.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,993,500,055.26/985,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,322.70

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