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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,511.10, 1,475,501.85 and 957,863.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,511.10, 1,475,501.85 and 957,863.10 is: 1,434,107.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,511.10 : 1,475,501.85 = 957,863.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,511.10/1,475,501.85 = 957,863.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,511.10x = 1,475,501.85 × 957,863.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,511.10x = 1,413,328,776,096.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,328,776,096.74/985,511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434,107.42

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