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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,647.60, 1,478,125.80 and 512,175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,647.60, 1,478,125.80 and 512,175.60 is: 768,083.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,647.60 : 1,478,125.80 = 512,175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,647.60/1,478,125.80 = 512,175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,647.60x = 1,478,125.80 × 512,175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,647.60x = 757,059,968,490.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,059,968,490.48/985,647.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,083.81

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