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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,445.80, 1,478,168.70 and 976,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,445.80, 1,478,168.70 and 976,114.60 is: 1,464,171.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,445.80 : 1,478,168.70 = 976,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,445.80/1,478,168.70 = 976,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,445.80x = 1,478,168.70 × 976,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,445.80x = 1,442,862,049,333.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,862,049,333.02/985,445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464,171.90

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