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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,506.60, 1,477,239.30 and 535,276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,506.60, 1,477,239.30 and 535,276.20 is: 802,359.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,506.60 : 1,477,239.30 = 535,276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,506.60/1,477,239.30 = 535,276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,506.60x = 1,477,239.30 × 535,276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,506.60x = 790,731,038,994.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,731,038,994.66/985,506.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,359.96

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