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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,762.86, 1,359,726.39 and 646,252.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,762.86, 1,359,726.39 and 646,252.98 is: 891,418.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,762.86 : 1,359,726.39 = 646,252.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,762.86/1,359,726.39 = 646,252.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,762.86x = 1,359,726.39 × 646,252.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,762.86x = 878,727,231,522.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,727,231,522.14/985,762.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891,418.48

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