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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,280.55, 1,477,920.83 and 512,888.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,280.55, 1,477,920.83 and 512,888.55 is: 769,332.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,280.55 : 1,477,920.83 = 512,888.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,280.55/1,477,920.83 = 512,888.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,280.55x = 1,477,920.83 × 512,888.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,280.55x = 758,008,668,949.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,008,668,949.05/985,280.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,332.83

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