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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,510.80, 1,478,266.20 and 454,069.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,510.80, 1,478,266.20 and 454,069.80 is: 681,104.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,510.80 : 1,478,266.20 = 454,069.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,510.80/1,478,266.20 = 454,069.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,510.80x = 1,478,266.20 × 454,069.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,510.80x = 671,236,037,780.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,236,037,780.76/985,510.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,104.70

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