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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,276.16, 1,361,020.32 and 623,897.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,276.16, 1,361,020.32 and 623,897.28 is: 860,952.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,276.16 : 1,361,020.32 = 623,897.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,276.16/1,361,020.32 = 623,897.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,276.16x = 1,361,020.32 × 623,897.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,276.16x = 849,136,875,672.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,136,875,672.73/986,276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,952.45

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