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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,663.17, 1,478,271.78 and 452,671.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,663.17, 1,478,271.78 and 452,671.83 is: 678,905.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,663.17 : 1,478,271.78 = 452,671.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,663.17/1,478,271.78 = 452,671.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,663.17x = 1,478,271.78 × 452,671.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,663.17x = 669,171,991,889.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,171,991,889.96/985,663.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,905.34

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