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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,596.40, 1,477,962.60 and 452,940.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,596.40, 1,477,962.60 and 452,940.40 is: 679,212.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,596.40 : 1,477,962.60 = 452,940.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,596.40/1,477,962.60 = 452,940.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,596.40x = 1,477,962.60 × 452,940.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,596.40x = 669,428,971,229.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,428,971,229.04/985,596.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,212.07

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