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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,214.80, 1,471,044.60 and 537,982.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,214.80, 1,471,044.60 and 537,982.80 is: 806,547.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,214.80 : 1,471,044.60 = 537,982.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,214.80/1,471,044.60 = 537,982.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,214.80x = 1,471,044.60 × 537,982.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,214.80x = 791,396,692,832.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,396,692,832.88/981,214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,547.86

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