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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,302.20, 1,477,370.10 and 512,910.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,302.20, 1,477,370.10 and 512,910.20 is: 769,061.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,302.20 : 1,477,370.10 = 512,910.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,302.20/1,477,370.10 = 512,910.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,302.20x = 1,477,370.10 × 512,910.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,302.20x = 757,758,193,465.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,758,193,465.02/985,302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,061.71

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