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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,623.20, 1,477,851.60 and 513,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,623.20, 1,477,851.60 and 513,231.20 is: 769,543.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,623.20 : 1,477,851.60 = 513,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,623.20/1,477,851.60 = 513,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,623.20x = 1,477,851.60 × 513,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,623.20x = 758,479,550,089.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,479,550,089.92/985,623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,543.12

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