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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,822, 1,472,899.07 and 502,258.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,822, 1,472,899.07 and 502,258.01 is: 753,471.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,822 : 1,472,899.07 = 502,258.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,822/1,472,899.07 = 502,258.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,822x = 1,472,899.07 × 502,258.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,822x = 739,775,355,829.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,775,355,829.05/981,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,471.97

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