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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,002.24, 1,471,188.96 and 508,184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,002.24, 1,471,188.96 and 508,184.64 is: 761,338.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,002.24 : 1,471,188.96 = 508,184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,002.24/1,471,188.96 = 508,184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,002.24x = 1,471,188.96 × 508,184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,002.24x = 747,635,632,009.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,635,632,009.57/982,002.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,338.01

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