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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,511, 1,472,612.10 and 483,224.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,511, 1,472,612.10 and 483,224.92 is: 725,007.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,511 : 1,472,612.10 = 483,224.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,511/1,472,612.10 = 483,224.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,511x = 1,472,612.10 × 483,224.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,511x = 711,602,864,213.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,602,864,213.53/981,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,007.53

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