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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,238.40, 1,473,357.60 and 746,042.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,238.40, 1,473,357.60 and 746,042.40 is: 1,119,063.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,238.40 : 1,473,357.60 = 746,042.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,238.40/1,473,357.60 = 746,042.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,238.40x = 1,473,357.60 × 746,042.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,238.40x = 1,099,187,239,962.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,187,239,962.24/982,238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119,063.60

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