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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,777.40, 1,478,030.20 and 386,799.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,777.40, 1,478,030.20 and 386,799.07 is: 579,949.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,777.40 : 1,478,030.20 = 386,799.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,777.40/1,478,030.20 = 386,799.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,777.40x = 1,478,030.20 × 386,799.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,777.40x = 571,700,706,791.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,700,706,791.91/985,777.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,949.09

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