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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,370.05, 1,477,595.67 and 511,928.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,370.05, 1,477,595.67 and 511,928.29 is: 767,653.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,370.05 : 1,477,595.67 = 511,928.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,370.05/1,477,595.67 = 511,928.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,370.05x = 1,477,595.67 × 511,928.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,370.05x = 756,423,024,654.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,423,024,654.50/985,370.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,653.76

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