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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,377.19, 1,477,606.50 and 511,935.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,377.19, 1,477,606.50 and 511,935.43 is: 767,664.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,377.19 : 1,477,606.50 = 511,935.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,377.19/1,477,606.50 = 511,935.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,377.19x = 1,477,606.50 × 511,935.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,377.19x = 756,439,118,948.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,439,118,948.30/985,377.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,664.53

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