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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,511.70, 1,478,267.55 and 985,511.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,511.70, 1,478,267.55 and 985,511.70 is: 1,478,267.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,511.70 : 1,478,267.55 = 985,511.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,511.70/1,478,267.55 = 985,511.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,511.70x = 1,478,267.55 × 985,511.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,511.70x = 1,456,849,966,255.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,849,966,255.34/985,511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478,267.55

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