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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,911.80, 1,478,399.40 and 565,695.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,911.80, 1,478,399.40 and 565,695.60 is: 847,415.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,911.80 : 1,478,399.40 = 565,695.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,911.80/1,478,399.40 = 565,695.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,911.80x = 1,478,399.40 × 565,695.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,911.80x = 836,324,035,622.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,324,035,622.64/986,911.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,415.17

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