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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,998.80, 1,478,998.20 and 947,291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,998.80, 1,478,998.20 and 947,291.60 is: 1,420,937.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,998.80 : 1,478,998.20 = 947,291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,998.80/1,478,998.20 = 947,291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,998.80x = 1,478,998.20 × 947,291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,998.80x = 1,401,042,571,275.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,042,571,275.12/985,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420,937.40

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