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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,655.55, 1,477,663.20 and 417,472.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,655.55, 1,477,663.20 and 417,472.95 is: 625,862.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,655.55 : 1,477,663.20 = 417,472.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,655.55/1,477,663.20 = 417,472.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,655.55x = 1,477,663.20 × 417,472.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,655.55x = 616,884,415,210.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,884,415,210.44/985,655.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,862.06

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