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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,737.26, 1,480,696.37 and 425,771.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,737.26, 1,480,696.37 and 425,771.76 is: 638,912.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,737.26 : 1,480,696.37 = 425,771.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,737.26/1,480,696.37 = 425,771.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,737.26x = 1,480,696.37 × 425,771.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,737.26x = 630,438,696,171.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,438,696,171.99/986,737.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,912.43

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