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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,296.30, 1,477,944.45 and 512,904.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,296.30, 1,477,944.45 and 512,904.30 is: 769,356.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,296.30 : 1,477,944.45 = 512,904.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,296.30/1,477,944.45 = 512,904.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,296.30x = 1,477,944.45 × 512,904.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,296.30x = 758,044,063,566.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,044,063,566.14/985,296.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,356.45

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