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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,745.11, 1,480,708.13 and 425,779.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,745.11, 1,480,708.13 and 425,779.61 is: 638,924.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,745.11 : 1,480,708.13 = 425,779.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,745.11/1,480,708.13 = 425,779.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,745.11x = 1,480,708.13 × 425,779.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,745.11x = 630,455,320,582.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,455,320,582.79/986,745.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,924.19

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