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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,339.20, 1,481,057.40 and 514,947.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,339.20, 1,481,057.40 and 514,947.20 is: 772,446.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,339.20 : 1,481,057.40 = 514,947.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,339.20/1,481,057.40 = 514,947.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,339.20x = 1,481,057.40 × 514,947.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,339.20x = 762,666,361,169.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,666,361,169.28/987,339.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772,446.15

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