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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,537.46, 1,470,427.11 and 381,417.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,537.46, 1,470,427.11 and 381,417.72 is: 571,979.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,537.46 : 1,470,427.11 = 381,417.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,537.46/1,470,427.11 = 381,417.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,537.46x = 1,470,427.11 × 381,417.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,537.46x = 560,846,955,722.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,846,955,722.39/980,537.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,979.12

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