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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,292.61, 1,473,617.39 and 405,917.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,292.61, 1,473,617.39 and 405,917.27 is: 608,949.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,292.61 : 1,473,617.39 = 405,917.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,292.61/1,473,617.39 = 405,917.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,292.61x = 1,473,617.39 × 405,917.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,292.61x = 598,166,747,973.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,166,747,973.33/982,292.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,949.66

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