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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,114.77, 1,472,579.22 and 382,961.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,114.77, 1,472,579.22 and 382,961.01 is: 574,210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,114.77 : 1,472,579.22 = 382,961.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,114.77/1,472,579.22 = 382,961.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,114.77x = 1,472,579.22 × 382,961.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,114.77x = 563,940,425,396.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,940,425,396.21/982,114.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,210.31

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