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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,527.70, 1,471,657.30 and 468,982.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,527.70, 1,471,657.30 and 468,982.38 is: 703,170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,527.70 : 1,471,657.30 = 468,982.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,527.70/1,471,657.30 = 468,982.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,527.70x = 1,471,657.30 × 468,982.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,527.70x = 690,181,343,098.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,181,343,098.37/981,527.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,170.52

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