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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,741.24, 1,480,702.36 and 425,775.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,741.24, 1,480,702.36 and 425,775.76 is: 638,918.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,741.24 : 1,480,702.36 = 425,775.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,741.24/1,480,702.36 = 425,775.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,741.24x = 1,480,702.36 × 425,775.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,741.24x = 630,447,172,662.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,447,172,662.79/986,741.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,918.44

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