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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,390.20, 1,478,133.90 and 512,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,390.20, 1,478,133.90 and 512,998.20 is: 769,522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,390.20 : 1,478,133.90 = 512,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,390.20/1,478,133.90 = 512,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,390.20x = 1,478,133.90 × 512,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,390.20x = 758,280,030,058.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,280,030,058.98/985,390.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,522.60

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