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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,429.10, 1,478,187.40 and 386,336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,429.10, 1,478,187.40 and 386,336.90 is: 579,522.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,429.10 : 1,478,187.40 = 386,336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,429.10/1,478,187.40 = 386,336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,429.10x = 1,478,187.40 × 386,336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,429.10x = 571,078,337,735.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,078,337,735.06/985,429.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,522.50

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