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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,676.80, 1,481,570.40 and 566,772.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,676.80, 1,481,570.40 and 566,772.80 is: 851,052.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,676.80 : 1,481,570.40 = 566,772.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,676.80/1,481,570.40 = 566,772.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,676.80x = 1,481,570.40 × 566,772.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,676.80x = 839,713,804,005.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,713,804,005.12/986,676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851,052.55

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