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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,283.20, 1,477,341.60 and 512,891.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,283.20, 1,477,341.60 and 512,891.20 is: 769,033.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,283.20 : 1,477,341.60 = 512,891.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,283.20/1,477,341.60 = 512,891.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,283.20x = 1,477,341.60 × 512,891.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,283.20x = 757,715,506,033.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,715,506,033.92/985,283.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,033.21

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