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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975,497.40, 5,963,246.10 and 983,681.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975,497.40, 5,963,246.10 and 983,681.40 is: 1,475,522.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975,497.40 : 5,963,246.10 = 983,681.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975,497.40/5,963,246.10 = 983,681.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975,497.40x = 5,963,246.10 × 983,681.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975,497.40x = 5,865,934,272,192.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,865,934,272,192.54/3,975,497.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475,522.10

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