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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,283.20, 1,471,973.40 and 508,891.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,283.20, 1,471,973.40 and 508,891.20 is: 763,362.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,283.20 : 1,471,973.40 = 508,891.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,283.20/1,471,973.40 = 508,891.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,283.20x = 1,471,973.40 × 508,891.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,283.20x = 749,074,309,894.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,074,309,894.08/981,283.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,362.00

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