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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,265.20, 1,479,446.40 and 513,873.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,265.20, 1,479,446.40 and 513,873.20 is: 770,835.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,265.20 : 1,479,446.40 = 513,873.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,265.20/1,479,446.40 = 513,873.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,265.20x = 1,479,446.40 × 513,873.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,265.20x = 760,247,855,796.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,247,855,796.48/986,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,835.12

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