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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,678.80, 1,479,101.40 and 649,690.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,678.80, 1,479,101.40 and 649,690.80 is: 974,920.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,678.80 : 1,479,101.40 = 649,690.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,678.80/1,479,101.40 = 649,690.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,678.80x = 1,479,101.40 × 649,690.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,678.80x = 960,958,571,847.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,958,571,847.12/985,678.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974,920.60

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