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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,404.80, 1,478,107.20 and 887,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,404.80, 1,478,107.20 and 887,427.20 is: 1,331,140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,404.80 : 1,478,107.20 = 887,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,404.80/1,478,107.20 = 887,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,404.80x = 1,478,107.20 × 887,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,404.80x = 1,311,712,533,795.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,712,533,795.84/985,404.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331,140.80

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