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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298,355.30, 1,947,532.95 and 983,427.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298,355.30, 1,947,532.95 and 983,427.30 is: 1,475,140.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298,355.30 : 1,947,532.95 = 983,427.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298,355.30/1,947,532.95 = 983,427.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298,355.30x = 1,947,532.95 × 983,427.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298,355.30x = 1,915,257,070,679.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915,257,070,679.54/1,298,355.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475,140.95

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