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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,467.80, 1,479,701.70 and 720,747.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,467.80, 1,479,701.70 and 720,747.30 is: 1,081,120.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,467.80 : 1,479,701.70 = 720,747.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,467.80/1,479,701.70 = 720,747.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,467.80x = 1,479,701.70 × 720,747.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,467.80x = 1,066,491,005,080.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,491,005,080.41/986,467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081,120.95

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