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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,698.30, 1,478,547.45 and 424,732.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,698.30, 1,478,547.45 and 424,732.80 is: 637,099.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,698.30 : 1,478,547.45 = 424,732.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,698.30/1,478,547.45 = 424,732.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,698.30x = 1,478,547.45 × 424,732.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,698.30x = 627,987,598,371.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,987,598,371.36/985,698.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,099.20

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