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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,029.80, 1,473,044.70 and 508,860.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,029.80, 1,473,044.70 and 508,860.20 is: 763,290.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,029.80 : 1,473,044.70 = 508,860.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,029.80/1,473,044.70 = 508,860.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,029.80x = 1,473,044.70 × 508,860.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,029.80x = 749,573,820,650.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,573,820,650.94/982,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,290.30

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