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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,047.16, 1,480,570.52 and 538,145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,047.16, 1,480,570.52 and 538,145.58 is: 807,218.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,047.16 : 1,480,570.52 = 538,145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,047.16/1,480,570.52 = 538,145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,047.16x = 1,480,570.52 × 538,145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,047.16x = 796,762,481,216.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,762,481,216.30/987,047.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,218.25

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