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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,156.10, 1,471,449.82 and 381,983.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,156.10, 1,471,449.82 and 381,983.70 is: 572,864.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,156.10 : 1,471,449.82 = 381,983.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,156.10/1,471,449.82 = 381,983.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,156.10x = 1,471,449.82 × 381,983.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,156.10x = 562,069,846,607.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,069,846,607.93/981,156.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,864.85

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