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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,484.80, 1,478,810.40 and 649,496.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,484.80, 1,478,810.40 and 649,496.80 is: 974,629.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,484.80 : 1,478,810.40 = 649,496.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,484.80/1,478,810.40 = 649,496.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,484.80x = 1,478,810.40 × 649,496.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,484.80x = 960,482,622,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,482,622,606.72/985,484.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974,629.57

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