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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,442.60, 1,478,163.90 and 826,010.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,442.60, 1,478,163.90 and 826,010.30 is: 1,239,015.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,442.60 : 1,478,163.90 = 826,010.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,442.60/1,478,163.90 = 826,010.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,442.60x = 1,478,163.90 × 826,010.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,442.60x = 1,220,978,606,488.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,978,606,488.17/985,442.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239,015.45

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