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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,843.80, 1,477,599.30 and 417,223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,843.80, 1,477,599.30 and 417,223.80 is: 625,342.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,843.80 : 1,477,599.30 = 417,223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,843.80/1,477,599.30 = 417,223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,843.80x = 1,477,599.30 × 417,223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,843.80x = 616,489,594,823.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,489,594,823.34/985,843.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,342.06

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