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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,331.20, 1,473,205.20 and 382,947.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,331.20, 1,473,205.20 and 382,947.40 is: 574,307.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,331.20 : 1,473,205.20 = 382,947.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,331.20/1,473,205.20 = 382,947.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,331.20x = 1,473,205.20 × 382,947.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,331.20x = 564,160,101,006.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,160,101,006.48/982,331.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,307.42

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