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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,198.71, 1,471,821.03 and 555,274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,198.71, 1,471,821.03 and 555,274.44 is: 832,076.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,198.71 : 1,471,821.03 = 555,274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,198.71/1,471,821.03 = 555,274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,198.71x = 1,471,821.03 × 555,274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,198.71x = 817,264,598,213.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,264,598,213.47/982,198.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,076.64

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