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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,233.20, 1,479,349.80 and 972,947.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,233.20, 1,479,349.80 and 972,947.18 is: 1,459,420.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,233.20 : 1,479,349.80 = 972,947.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,233.20/1,479,349.80 = 972,947.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,233.20x = 1,479,349.80 × 972,947.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,233.20x = 1,439,329,208,746.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,329,208,746.82/986,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459,420.76

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