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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,281.80, 1,477,922.70 and 512,889.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,281.80, 1,477,922.70 and 512,889.80 is: 769,334.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,281.80 : 1,477,922.70 = 512,889.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,281.80/1,477,922.70 = 512,889.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,281.80x = 1,477,922.70 × 512,889.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,281.80x = 758,011,478,018.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,011,478,018.46/985,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,334.70

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