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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,009.60, 1,486,514.40 and 985,104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,009.60, 1,486,514.40 and 985,104.70 is: 1,477,657.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,009.60 : 1,486,514.40 = 985,104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,009.60/1,486,514.40 = 985,104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,009.60x = 1,486,514.40 × 985,104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,009.60x = 1,464,372,322,057.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,372,322,057.68/991,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477,657.05

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