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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,008.60, 1,486,512.90 and 985,103.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,008.60, 1,486,512.90 and 985,103.70 is: 1,477,655.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,008.60 : 1,486,512.90 = 985,103.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,008.60/1,486,512.90 = 985,103.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,008.60x = 1,486,512.90 × 985,103.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,008.60x = 1,464,369,357,887.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,369,357,887.73/991,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477,655.55

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