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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,305.60, 1,473,458.40 and 975,307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,305.60, 1,473,458.40 and 975,307.20 is: 1,462,960.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,305.60 : 1,473,458.40 = 975,307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,305.60/1,473,458.40 = 975,307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,305.60x = 1,473,458.40 × 975,307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,305.60x = 1,437,074,586,420.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,074,586,420.48/982,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,960.80

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