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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,287.80, 1,477,931.70 and 512,895.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,287.80, 1,477,931.70 and 512,895.80 is: 769,343.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,287.80 : 1,477,931.70 = 512,895.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,287.80/1,477,931.70 = 512,895.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,287.80x = 1,477,931.70 × 512,895.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,287.80x = 758,024,961,616.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,024,961,616.86/985,287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,343.70

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