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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,297.80, 1,477,946.70 and 453,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,297.80, 1,477,946.70 and 453,856.80 is: 680,785.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,297.80 : 1,477,946.70 = 453,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,297.80/1,477,946.70 = 453,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,297.80x = 1,477,946.70 × 453,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,297.80x = 670,776,159,832.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,776,159,832.56/985,297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,785.20

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