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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,672.80, 1,478,509.20 and 612,424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,672.80, 1,478,509.20 and 612,424.80 is: 918,637.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,672.80 : 1,478,509.20 = 612,424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,672.80/1,478,509.20 = 612,424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,672.80x = 1,478,509.20 × 612,424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,672.80x = 905,475,701,108.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,475,701,108.16/985,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918,637.20

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