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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,047.56, 1,473,431.17 and 413,571.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,047.56, 1,473,431.17 and 413,571.76 is: 620,509.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,047.56 : 1,473,431.17 = 413,571.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,047.56/1,473,431.17 = 413,571.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,047.56x = 1,473,431.17 × 413,571.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,047.56x = 609,369,522,215.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,369,522,215.76/982,047.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,509.18

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