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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,502.60, 1,477,908.30 and 512,030.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,502.60, 1,477,908.30 and 512,030.60 is: 767,866.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,502.60 : 1,477,908.30 = 512,030.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,502.60/1,477,908.30 = 512,030.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,502.60x = 1,477,908.30 × 512,030.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,502.60x = 756,734,273,593.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,734,273,593.98/985,502.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,866.34

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