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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,338.10, 1,478,007.15 and 825,905.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,338.10, 1,478,007.15 and 825,905.80 is: 1,238,858.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,338.10 : 1,478,007.15 = 825,905.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,338.10/1,478,007.15 = 825,905.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,338.10x = 1,478,007.15 × 825,905.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,338.10x = 1,220,694,677,626.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,694,677,626.47/985,338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,858.70

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