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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,657.20, 1,477,902.60 and 513,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,657.20, 1,477,902.60 and 513,265.20 is: 769,594.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,657.20 : 1,477,902.60 = 513,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,657.20/1,477,902.60 = 513,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,657.20x = 1,477,902.60 × 513,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,657.20x = 758,555,973,569.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,555,973,569.52/985,657.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,594.11

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