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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,384.89, 1,477,093.19 and 849,900.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,384.89, 1,477,093.19 and 849,900.24 is: 1,274,001.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,384.89 : 1,477,093.19 = 849,900.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,384.89/1,477,093.19 = 849,900.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,384.89x = 1,477,093.19 × 849,900.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,384.89x = 1,255,381,852,433.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,381,852,433.86/985,384.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,001.52

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