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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,287.38, 1,473,609.53 and 405,912.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,287.38, 1,473,609.53 and 405,912.05 is: 608,941.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,287.38 : 1,473,609.53 = 405,912.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,287.38/1,473,609.53 = 405,912.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,287.38x = 1,473,609.53 × 405,912.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,287.38x = 598,155,864,394.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,155,864,394.61/982,287.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,941.82

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