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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,168.03, 1,470,514.76 and 501,361.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,168.03, 1,470,514.76 and 501,361.55 is: 750,645.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,168.03 : 1,470,514.76 = 501,361.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,168.03/1,470,514.76 = 501,361.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,168.03x = 1,470,514.76 × 501,361.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,168.03x = 737,259,551,392.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,259,551,392.20/982,168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,645.03

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