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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,187.60, 1,481,935.80 and 514,715.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,187.60, 1,481,935.80 and 514,715.60 is: 771,893.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,187.60 : 1,481,935.80 = 514,715.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,187.60/1,481,935.80 = 514,715.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,187.60x = 1,481,935.80 × 514,715.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,187.60x = 762,775,474,458.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,775,474,458.48/988,187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,893.39

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