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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,837.80, 1,477,590.30 and 417,217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,837.80, 1,477,590.30 and 417,217.80 is: 625,333.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,837.80 : 1,477,590.30 = 417,217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,837.80/1,477,590.30 = 417,217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,837.80x = 1,477,590.30 × 417,217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,837.80x = 616,476,974,267.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,476,974,267.34/985,837.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,333.07

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