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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,329.60, 1,477,994.40 and 825,897.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,329.60, 1,477,994.40 and 825,897.30 is: 1,238,845.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,329.60 : 1,477,994.40 = 825,897.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,329.60/1,477,994.40 = 825,897.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,329.60x = 1,477,994.40 × 825,897.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,329.60x = 1,220,671,584,375.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,671,584,375.12/985,329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,845.95

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