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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,375.69, 1,477,604.25 and 511,933.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,375.69, 1,477,604.25 and 511,933.93 is: 767,662.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,375.69 : 1,477,604.25 = 511,933.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,375.69/1,477,604.25 = 511,933.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,375.69x = 1,477,604.25 × 511,933.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,375.69x = 756,435,750,687.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,435,750,687.20/985,375.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,662.28

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