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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,609.60, 1,478,414.40 and 649,686.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,609.60, 1,478,414.40 and 649,686.40 is: 974,529.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,609.60 : 1,478,414.40 = 649,686.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,609.60/1,478,414.40 = 649,686.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,609.60x = 1,478,414.40 × 649,686.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,609.60x = 960,505,729,244.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,505,729,244.16/985,609.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974,529.60

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