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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,294.44, 1,470,883.78 and 474,785.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,294.44, 1,470,883.78 and 474,785.24 is: 711,666.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,294.44 : 1,470,883.78 = 474,785.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,294.44/1,470,883.78 = 474,785.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,294.44x = 1,470,883.78 × 474,785.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,294.44x = 698,353,908,499.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,353,908,499.41/981,294.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,666.02

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