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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,686.80, 1,478,530.20 and 424,721.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,686.80, 1,478,530.20 and 424,721.30 is: 637,081.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,686.80 : 1,478,530.20 = 424,721.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,686.80/1,478,530.20 = 424,721.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,686.80x = 1,478,530.20 × 424,721.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,686.80x = 627,963,268,633.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,963,268,633.26/985,686.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,081.95

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