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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,270.80, 1,473,751.80 and 483,301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,270.80, 1,473,751.80 and 483,301.20 is: 725,121.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,270.80 : 1,473,751.80 = 483,301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,270.80/1,473,751.80 = 483,301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,270.80x = 1,473,751.80 × 483,301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,270.80x = 712,266,013,442.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,266,013,442.16/982,270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,121.84

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