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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,597.35, 1,477,760.40 and 386,619.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,597.35, 1,477,760.40 and 386,619.05 is: 579,679.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,597.35 : 1,477,760.40 = 386,619.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,597.35/1,477,760.40 = 386,619.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,597.35x = 1,477,760.40 × 386,619.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,597.35x = 571,330,314,586.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,330,314,586.82/985,597.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,679.23

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