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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,738.26, 1,480,697.87 and 425,772.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,738.26, 1,480,697.87 and 425,772.76 is: 638,913.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,738.26 : 1,480,697.87 = 425,772.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,738.26/1,480,697.87 = 425,772.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,738.26x = 1,480,697.87 × 425,772.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,738.26x = 630,440,818,836.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,440,818,836.02/986,738.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,913.93

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