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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,607.20, 1,478,459.40 and 513,215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,607.20, 1,478,459.40 and 513,215.20 is: 769,848.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,607.20 : 1,478,459.40 = 513,215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,607.20/1,478,459.40 = 513,215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,607.20x = 1,478,459.40 × 513,215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,607.20x = 758,767,836,662.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,767,836,662.88/985,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,848.11

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