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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,421.46, 1,470,214.23 and 373,106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,421.46, 1,470,214.23 and 373,106.14 is: 559,500.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,421.46 : 1,470,214.23 = 373,106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,421.46/1,470,214.23 = 373,106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,421.46x = 1,470,214.23 × 373,106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,421.46x = 548,545,951,253.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,545,951,253.69/980,421.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,500.15

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