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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,568.31, 1,480,843.62 and 945,710.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,568.31, 1,480,843.62 and 945,710.37 is: 1,420,955.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,568.31 : 1,480,843.62 = 945,710.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,568.31/1,480,843.62 = 945,710.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,568.31x = 1,480,843.62 × 945,710.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,568.31x = 1,400,449,167,782.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,449,167,782.34/985,568.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420,955.96

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