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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,293.61, 1,473,618.89 and 405,918.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,293.61, 1,473,618.89 and 405,918.27 is: 608,951.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,293.61 : 1,473,618.89 = 405,918.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,293.61/1,473,618.89 = 405,918.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,293.61x = 1,473,618.89 × 405,918.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,293.61x = 598,168,830,468.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,168,830,468.12/982,293.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,951.16

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