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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,145.30, 1,478,051.55 and 417,525.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,145.30, 1,478,051.55 and 417,525.30 is: 625,794.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,145.30 : 1,478,051.55 = 417,525.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,145.30/1,478,051.55 = 417,525.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,145.30x = 1,478,051.55 × 417,525.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,145.30x = 617,123,916,829.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,123,916,829.22/986,145.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,794.11

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