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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,065.51, 1,473,458.10 and 413,589.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,065.51, 1,473,458.10 and 413,589.72 is: 620,536.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,065.51 : 1,473,458.10 = 413,589.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,065.51/1,473,458.10 = 413,589.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,065.51x = 1,473,458.10 × 413,589.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,065.51x = 609,407,123,010.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,407,123,010.73/982,065.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,536.12

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