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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,318.59, 1,472,887.40 and 375,146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,318.59, 1,472,887.40 and 375,146.64 is: 562,494.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,318.59 : 1,472,887.40 = 375,146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,318.59/1,472,887.40 = 375,146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,318.59x = 1,472,887.40 × 375,146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,318.59x = 552,548,757,332.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,548,757,332.60/982,318.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,494.45

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