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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,542.40, 1,477,881.60 and 452,886.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,542.40, 1,477,881.60 and 452,886.40 is: 679,131.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,542.40 : 1,477,881.60 = 452,886.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,542.40/1,477,881.60 = 452,886.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,542.40x = 1,477,881.60 × 452,886.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,542.40x = 669,312,477,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,312,477,450.24/985,542.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,131.08

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