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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,451.40, 1,471,083.60 and 382,213.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,451.40, 1,471,083.60 and 382,213.40 is: 572,894.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,451.40 : 1,471,083.60 = 382,213.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,451.40/1,471,083.60 = 382,213.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,451.40x = 1,471,083.60 × 382,213.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,451.40x = 562,267,864,440.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,267,864,440.24/981,451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,894.25

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