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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,289.20, 1,477,350.60 and 512,897.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,289.20, 1,477,350.60 and 512,897.20 is: 769,042.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,289.20 : 1,477,350.60 = 512,897.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,289.20/1,477,350.60 = 512,897.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,289.20x = 1,477,350.60 × 512,897.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,289.20x = 757,728,986,158.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,728,986,158.32/985,289.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,042.21

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